Description:

OPD Points: 10

This one day workshop will explore the main evidenced-based theories and models relating to intimate relationships and how to assist an individual partner to make positive change through the use of psycho-education, cognitive and emotional self-exploration and behavioural interventions. The training will incorporate lecture, group discussion, video and Q & A. The research suggests that individual therapy that is focused on the management of relationship issues has traditionally not only not been successful, but has been found to lead more frequently to relationship breakdown.  However, statistics tell us that 86% of individuals presenting for therapy list relationship distress as one of their top 3 presentation issues.  What is a well-meaning therapist supposed to do? While more research needs to be conducted, emerging theories looking at individual therapy for couple problems (ITCP) suggests clinicians can become more equipped in offering couple sensitive individual therapy (CSI therapy).  In this workshop, we focus on what knowledge, skills and processes help therapists and individuals to more successfully address couple distress with only one partner in attendance.

Key Learning Objectives / Outcomes:

Outline of the Day
  • Evidence for and against ITCP
  • Pitfalls to be aware of
  • Therapist needs
  • Relationship  Models
  • Assessment
  • Therapeutic interventions
The effectiveness of the workshop will be evaluated through the use of a knowledge questionnaire and a course evaluation completed by each participant.

Assessment:

Presenter / Provider:

The workshop will be facilitated by Trish Purnell-Webb and John Flanagan who are both Certified Gottman Therapists and Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainers.

Presenter Qualifications:

Trish is a clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience of working with couples in a range of clinical and non-clinical settings, Trish brings a wealth of experience working with complex couples struggling with trauma, mood disorders, personality vulnerabilities, anger management issues, affair recovery and alcohol use. She is also an experienced clinical supervisor and assessor for the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority as well as a mentor and Advanced Clinical Trainer for The Gottman Institute .

John is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. John was the first and only Social Worker in Australia to become a Certified Gottman Therapist, Master Trainer and Consultant. John is trained to provide therapy to individuals, couples and groups in a range of therapeutic approaches and has a Masters in Gestalt Therapy. John is highly experienced in working with couples and individuals in a range of therapeutic settings particularly in the areas of trauma, trauma, stress, depression, and anxiety.  He is also a mentor and Advanced Clinical Trainer for The Gottman Institute .

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Course Duration:

1 day(s)

Course Hours:

8 hours

Registration Instructions:

Click here for more information and registration https://relationshipinstitute.com.au/events/professional-training-workshops/lets-talk-relationships-with-individual-clients/loc/2025-zoom-itcpjune/

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