Advanced Couples Counseling: Lasting Connections
Topics: Relationships, Couples Counseling
Audience: Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Play Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists (MFT)
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Advanced Couples Counseling: Lasting Connections
Dr. Joseph Tropper
PsyD, MS, LCPC, LMHC, LPC
Clinical Supervisor
CE Director & Senior Presenter
Dr. Joseph Tropper, PsyD, MS, LCPC, LMHC, LPC is a sought-after trauma therapist, trainer, and business consultant. He holds a Doctorate in Psychology and a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. Joseph is Level-2 IFS trained, a Certified EMDR Therapist & Consultant, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. His upbeat, hands-on style integrates CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic, BSFT, EMDR, IFS, SE, EFT, and Mindfulness—helping therapists and clients alike feel inspired, empowered, and equipped to succeed. Joseph is married with four daughters. When things get loud at home, he shifts into his role as clinical supervisor and CE director, seeing clients part-time. He’s also the author of The Art of Connection. Outside of work, he loves reading, jogging, working out, sharing a good laugh, and spending time with family and friends.
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Course Overview
This course is geared towards those who have completed the first level of our training on Couples Counseling or for therapists with some experience in working with couples. It will cover a brief review of general challenges of working with couples, marriage and divorce foundational perspectives as well as some of the most popular couples’ modalities. We will then develop themes of how to motivate clients to make lasting change, how to discuss and treat sexual issues and how to create evidence-based treatment plans.
The training will focus on the works of psychologist and sex therapist Dr. David Schnarch, PhD, inventor of Crucible Therapy, as well as psychiatrist and sex therapist Dr. Stephen Snyder, MD, author of Love Worth Making.We will cover effective ways to engage with couples and how to help each see their part of the problem as well as the solution.
We will conclude with a demonstration in how to troubleshoot the top ten gridlock or difficult situations that occur when working with couples. Therapists will gain actionable and empowering evidence-based skills to bring to the couple’s sessions and to effect lasting changes.
- Describe and implement least three evidence-based couples counseling interventions.
- Discuss foundations of sex therapy, theory, practice and the boundaries of competency.
- Navigate 10 gridlock or difficult situations that occur in the course of couples counseling.
- Collaborate with clients in creating effective treatment plans that lead to lasting success and fulfillment as individuals and as a couple.
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Synder, S. (2019). Love Worth Making: How to Have Ridiculously Great Sex in a Long-Lasting Relationship. New York: St. Martins Griffin.Schnarch, D. M. (2018). Brain Talk: How Mind Mapping Brain Science Can Change Your Life & Everyone In It. Evergreen, CO: Sterling Publishers.
Schnarch, D. M. (1991). Constructing the Sexual Crucible: An Integration of Sexual and Marital Therapy. New York: W.W. Norton & Company.
Wile, D. B. (2008). After the Honeymoon: How Conflict Can Improve Your Relationship. Oakland, CA: Collaborative Couple Therapy Books.
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Advanced Couples Counseling: Lasting Connections
Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Play Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists (MFT)
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Instructor very blunt and direct which is my preferred style, so I liked. Very matter of fact so appreciated that. Importance of self-awareness.
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Fantastic. I learned so much.
On-demand participant
Instructor was very knowlegeable and presented the material in a very engaging manner. Overall the content was comprehensive and valuable.
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I can tell the instructor is educated and knowledgeable about working with couples, this was valuable for the content that was presented.
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The instructor is very skilled and succinct.
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Excellent.
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Good primer and introduction to methods of couples counseling.
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Fascinating and well done!
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Excellent advanced couples treatment review.
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Informative and applicable in practice.
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Wonderful! Highly recommend to others.
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