The workshop will be facilitated by Trish Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan, who are Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainers & Consultants.  They will demonstrate an assessment or intervention session appropriate for each couple’s struggle as role-played by audience volunteers. These demonstrations represent the true resistances and co-morbidities we face as therapists and how we can transform them into effective healing methods for the couple.

Following each demonstration, you will have the chance to practice and refine your use of Gottman Method Couples Therapy through participation in role-plays, demonstrations and discussions in a small group setting. Trish and John will observe each group and offer practical tips and technical refinements for each therapist. No criticism or negative judgment is allowed. Rather, efforts are made to create safety and security for all therapists present in an environment free of criticism and negative judgment.

After each role-play session, Trish & John will lead discussions that include case consultations and nuanced details of the techniques previously demonstrated and provide guidance in developing a roadmap for clinical decisions.

There is no better way to learn how to apply the Gottman Method than this workshop.

Pre-requisites:

You must be a Master’s or doctoral degree student in a graduate program within a mental health-related field (with professional supervision),
OR a Conditionally Registered Psychologist;
OR a Social Worker moving towards mental health accreditation;
OR a Counsellor moving towards Level 4 membership with ACA;
OR a Clinical Member of PACFA,
OR a Registered Psychologist with or without endorsement;
AND:
Completed Level 1 Training
Completed Level 2 Training

Highly Recommended Pre-requisites to get the most out of this training:

A minimum of 500 hours of post graduate therapy experience (individual or couples/family) under supervision; (PLEASE NOTE: To apply for certification you MUST have completed a minimum of  1000 post graduate (i.e. post full registration or membership to the above associations) clinical hours with either individuals or couples/family;
50 hours of couples therapy using Gottman Method Couples Therapy is highly recommended.