Description:

This workshop will focus on unpacking negative emotional responses that fuel a couple’s dance of distress and using emotion to shape powerful positive bonding interactions that then fuel transformative positive emotions. Theory, research and interventions will be outlined with the viewing of therapy sessions and experiential exercises.

Educational Objectives:

1. Discuss the key features of emotion and its role in couple dysfunction and repair.
2. Describe key interventions that shape emotions in couples sessions. 3) Explain situations in which utilizing emotion would be detrimental to healing.

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*