Training for Therapists
Therapists’ Professional Training
1.) Level 1: Bridging the Couple Chasm: A NEW Research Based Approach: A two-day professional training workshop, with films from the Gottman Institute presented by senior Certified Gottman Therapist, J. Graham Thompson, LMFT. Learn to integrate research-based methods and inspire transformation in your work with couples.
- Identify the communication patterns, friendship basis, and conflict management dynamics that characterize enduring intimate relationships.
- Discover a roadmap for helping couples to compassionately manage their conflicts, deepen their friendship and intimacy, and share their life purpose and dreams.
Contact me at 217-691-6873 if you are interested in Level 1 training or if your institution is interested in hosting a training. Also check IAMFT (Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapists: www.iamft.org) website for Level 1 workshops!
2.) Prepare-Enrich 1 day workshop for therapists. Become a certified Prepare-Enrich PREPARE/ENRICH is a customized couple assessment completed online that identifies a couple's strength and growth areas. It is one of the most widely used Programs for premarital counseling and premarital education. But there are also customized versions of the inventory used for marriage counseling, marriage enrichment, and dating couples considering engagement. Based on a couple's assessment results, a trained facilitator provides 4-8 feedback sessions in which the facilitator helps the couple discuss and understand their results as they are taught proven relationship skills.
3.) Supervision toward Clinical Membership in AAMFT (Association for Marriage and Family Therapists) and/or State licensure by an Approved Supervisor through AAMFT. Pre and Post-Masters supervision available for internships and/or practicums.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)
Certified GottMan Therapist
