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Across the Bridge: The Power of Encounter-centered Transformation

Based on 12 reviews

Topics: Relationships, Couples Counseling

Audience: Professional Counselors, Social Workers, Psychologists, Play Therapists, Marriage & Family Therapists (MFT)

2 CE Hours
Across the Bridge: The Power of Encounter-centered Transformation On-demand Course
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Hedy Schleifer

MA, Imago Expert

MASTER RELATIONSHIP BUILDER

Encounter-Centered Therapy Originator

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Psychotherapist Hedy Schleifer is an internationally renowned relationship builder and motivational speaker who guides, counsels and teaches couples, partners, business associates, therapists and families to develop relational maturity. Referred to by colleagues as a “therapist’s therapist,” Hedy has a unique, warm and dedicated approach on relationship building. Her impressive resume, including over 40 years in private practice (since 1976) and past clinical faculty trainer of the Institute for Imago Relationship Therapy (1993-2003), is outshined only by her wisdom, humility and compassion. Hedy was born in Lausanne, Switzerland, raised in Antwerp, Belgium, married and lived in Israel and now resides in Washington DC, with her husband of over 50 years. They have two sons and 13 grandchildren. A global citizen, Hedy speaks 7 languages and has taught and provided her counseling approach in over 39 countries worldwide. Hedy proudly counsels people of all races and religions, applying her universal skills and creativity. She is a revered motivational speaker and sought-after relationship builder and guide.

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Course Overview

Via recorded webinar
Course Description:
Hailed as one of the world leaders in couple’s counseling, you will quickly experience Hedy’s charm, passion and knowledge when it comes to creating personal and couple’s connections. Hedy shows the magic of Encounter-Centered Transformation as an integrative and interdisciplinary model for relationship building. It lies at the intersection of philosophy, clinical theory, organizational methodology, and relational neurobiology and is based on four main pillars: the philosophy of Martin Buber, Imago Relationship Theory and Practice, Appreciative Inquiry and the new frontier of Relational Neurobiology and Memory Reconsolidation.

It is an approach that promotes transformational change, a visceral, cellular and internal shift, one that is dependable and sustainable. As new empirical studies have shown, good and strong relationships help the brain change and develop in a way that promotes even better relationships.

Hedy guides partners toward this kind of transformation through what she calls the “Art of Connection,” teaching them how to turn their relationship into a living laboratory for the development of relational intelligence: how to fill their partnership with creativity, wisdom and generosity of spirit. Relational intelligence puts partners on the path to relational maturity and is at the core of having successful relationships both personally and professionally.
Original recording date: August 22, 2019  Length: 117 minutes
Learning Objectives:
Upon the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
  • Describe the foundations of Encounter-Centered Transformation.
  • Relate a guiding principle for engaging couples and individuals to facilitate healthy attachment formation and emotional work.
  • Explain the four pillars of Encounter-Centered Transformation.
  • Utilize a map with five steps to engage couples on a journey of connection.
    Buber, M., & Smith, R. G. (2010). I and Thou. Mansfield Centre, CT: Martino Publishing.

    Ecker, B., Ticic, R., & Hulley, L. (2012). Unlocking the Emotional Brain: Facilitating Long-Lasting Change in Psychotherapy. Routledge.

    Hendrix, H., & Hunt, H. (2017). The space between: The point of connection. Franklin, TN: Clovercroft Publishing.

    Hendrix, H. (2019). Getting the Love You Want: A Guide for Couples. St. Martins Press.

    Schleifer, H. (2013). Encounter-centered couples therapy: A path to relational maturity. Retrieved from http://www.hedyyumi.com/2013/09/encounter-centered-couples-therapy-path-relational-maturity

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    Purchase includes 6 months of access from the date of purchase.

    CE Details:
    2 CE recorded webinar contact hour(s)

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    I learned how EcCT can be incorporated into other therapeutic modalities, i.e., Schema Therapy. Thank you for a wonderful overview of EcCT by a wise and profoundly sensitive guide.

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