Fostering Security: Working with the Demon Dialogues in Couples Counseling
Trainer
Courtney Krivak-Kramer, MA CFBT
Description
Training Description
Pulling from Sue Johnson's Emotionally Focused Therapy, this training will identify traits and themes of the common patterns of interactions that bring couples into counseling--"The Demon Dialogues". These are negative communication cycles that trap couples in conflict and disconnection. The training will assist in deciphering which pattern is present: "Find the Bad Guy" "The Protest Polka" and "Freeze and Flee" to understand the underlying attachment needs to move couples closer towards secure, connected conversations. The training will discuss common interventions and therapeutic traps to provide practical skills and exercises when working with couples.
Trainer Bio
Courtney Krivak-Kramer is a certified Family Based Therapist. She is pursuing dual licensure as a Professional Counselor and Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania, while working towards her Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Previous career experience includes multiple levels of care and clients with different treatment needs such as Adolescent Partial Hospitalization, Applied Behavioral Analysis Intervention, Crisis Intervention, Outpatient Mental Health (individuals, couples and family work) and Family Based Mental Health Treatment. Currently, Courtney's roles at Pennsylvania Counseling Services include working as the Clinical Consultant for the Family Based Mental Health Program in Chambersburg and as an Outpatient Therapist specializing in family and couples work using a systemic lens. Through her experiences, Courtney has developed a passion for training and supporting clinicians working within systems to gain confidence in working with multiple individuals in the therapy room.
Credits Available
1.00 APA CE Credits For Psychologists, Social Workers or Professional Counselors
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