Working experientially with emotion in stage 1
an EFT masterclass webinar
Theresa Cohen, LICSW
Friday, January 22, 2021
2:00 to 4:30pm
Description:
One of the defining characteristics of EFT is working experientially with emotion. But what does that actually mean and how do we do it? For many therapists, it can be overwhelming to work with highly reactive emotions, such as intense anger or stonewalling silence. Yet when we learn how to assemble affect and honor the function of emotions, we can harness the power of present process interactions to help couples de-escalate, get curious about their cycle, and reshape their attachment bonds.
Objectives:
This Master Class is designed to increase knowledge and facilitate competence with working experientially with emotions during Stage 1 of an EFT couples therapy.
Trainees will:
Increase understanding of how EFT conceptualizes emotion and utilizes emotion to achieve the Stage 1 goal of de-escalation.
Learn how to work experientially with secondary emotion to co-regulate and help couples get a felt sense of their negative cycle.
Develop competency with affect assembly in the here-and-now emotions of the therapy room.
Increase awareness of Self-of-Therapist challenges evoked from working with emotions versus talking about emotions.
Theresa Cohen, LICSW
Theresa Bullock Cohen, LICSW is a certified EFT couples therapist & supervisor, a certified group psychotherapist, a licensed independent clinical social worker, and a board certified coach in full-time private practice. She specializes in working with adults who seek support around their relationships or major life transitions.
Theresa is a former supervisor for Harvard University Mental Health Services, and currently supervises and provides consultation to other therapists in private practice. She has taught as an adjunct professor at the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work and is currently on the teaching faculty for the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy training program. In addition to her work as a clinical supervisor and educator, Theresa also has a strong history of service and leadership as a nonprofit board member. She is a former member of the executive board of directors for the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy, and is a current board member of the NSGP Foundation, a philanthropic organization that supports group psychotherapy in New England. She is also on the board of directors for A Safe Place Nantucket, which provides services to survivors of domestic violence.
For over 20 years, Theresa has enjoyed taking complex information, synthesizing it into understandable material and delivering it in a dynamic and engaging manner as a public speaker, trainer, group leader, and workshop presenter. Theresa has presented at Harvard University, Northeastern University, Boston College, Cambridge Hospital, and the annual conference for the Northeastern Society for Group Psychotherapy. Additionally, Theresa runs weekend educational workshops for couples, as well as leading process groups for clinicians seeking personal and professional development.
Registration Fees:
$40 EFT Maine Members
$54 Non-members
$40 Student Discounted Fee
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