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SUMMARY:Weaving Culture into EFT: Embracing Diversity and Therapist Self-Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Embody how culture really matters in your EFT work\n\n\nABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is one of the few relational approaches to therapy that emphasizes the importance of therapists bringing their authentic selves into the therapeutic experience. \nThis involves incorporating the full spectrum of their intersecting identities and lived experiences\, including those from their families and cultures of origin. Despite the growing attention to cultural matters in therapy\, there remains a lack of concrete guidance on how therapists can integrate their authentic selves and lived experiences into their practice. \nThis gap is especially pronounced in heavily manualized treatment modalities like EFT\, which often leave limited room for integrating diverse perspectives. Drawing on intersectionality theory (Crenshaw\, 1989) and the concept of self-of-the-therapist as discussed by Aponte and Kissil (2016) and Timm and Blow (1999)\, this workshop aims to: 1) explore cultural diversity as a crucial component of the self-of-therapist in EFT\, and 2) present a concrete framework for integrating cultural matters as part of the SOT experiences in the practice of emotionally focused therapy. \nCEUsCertificate of Attendance: 3 hours**Counts towards CEUs for AzBBHE for cultural competency.** \nKEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES \n1. Participants will learn to recognize and appreciate the significance of cultural diversity as an essential component of the therapist’s authentic self in Emotionally Focused Therapy. \n2. Participants will gain knowledge on how to apply intersectionality theory to understand and incorporate their intersecting identities and lived experiences\, including cultural backgrounds\, into their EFT practice. \n3. Participants will acquire practical strategies for integrating cultural matters and self-of-the-therapist experiences into their work with clients\, to enhance therapeutic alliance and outcomes in Emotionally Focused Therapy. \nABOUT THE SPEAKER \nDr. Ronald Asiimwe (Dr. A) is an assistant professor in Couple and Family Therapy at the University of Minnesota. He holds a BA in Community Psychology from Makerere University\, a master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Oklahoma Baptist University\, and a Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Michigan State University. Dr. A specializes in studying the impact of trauma on relationships and developing culturally responsive interventions for underserved communities. Dr. A grew up in Uganda\, Africa\, and has lived in the U.S. for 8 years. \nThroughout his career\, he has had the privilege of being published in top-tier journals such as Family Process and the Journal of Marriage and Family Therapy. He is also a recipient of several awards\, including the New Writers’ Fellowship award from the Family Process Institute\, an Excellence in Graduate Teaching award from Michigan State University\, and the John Douglas EFT Award for his pioneering EFCT initiatives in East Africa. \nHis research includes adapting Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for use in Uganda and Kenya\, exploring self-of-the-therapist and cultural experiences\, and studying intimate partner violence and fatherhood in Uganda. Dr. A serves on the Board of Directors for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and directs Conexa East Africa. A published author and award-winning scholar\, he actively contributes to national and international conferences and will bring his expertise to the Arizona EFT community in Spring 2025. \nDISCOUNTS \n** 20% discount offered to group practices of 5 or more who each register for the event; email us for the discount code \nCANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY \nIn the event that you have paid for an upcoming event but are not able to attend\, you may request a refund up to 30 days prior to the event. \nRefund requests must be received in writing via email to: azeftcommunity@gmail.com. Requests received at least 60 days prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund of the registration minus the Eventbrite refund fee. Requests received between 30-59 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration minus the Eventbrite refund fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the event.
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Compulsion: Integrating EFT to Enhance Relational Healing in OCD
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) can transform OCD treatment by addressing emotional triggers and deepening client connections\n\n\nBEYOND THE COMPULSION: INTEGRATING EFT TO ENHANCE RELATIONAL HEALING IN OCD \nDate: Friday\, February 7\, 2025 \nTime: 12 PM – 3 PM \nLocation: In-Person\, Scottsdale Public Library—Mustang Library \n(SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 PEOPLE) \nABOUT THE WORKSHOP \nThis workshop is designed to help clinicians break down the barriers that often hinder healing in couples where one or both members have OCD. By focusing on repairing attachment wounds and injuries\, therapists will learn to reduce the shame surrounding OCD cycles and patterns\, allowing clients to move beyond the rigid structures that keep them stuck. Participants will gain tools to foster deeper emotional connections and create a more supportive\, healing environment for clients with OCD. \nCEUsCertificate of Attendance: 3 hours**Counts towards CEUs for AzBBHE.** \nKEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nRecognizing and Addressing OCD Patterns in Couples TherapyParticipants will learn to identify the disorienting and invalidating nature of OCD\, particularly in the context of couples. Therapists will gain skills to help clients move beyond OCD triggers and cycles\, fostering the sharing of vulnerable emotions to reduce conflict and enhance connection.\nOCD and Neurodivergence: Enhancing Empathy and Process TrackingThis objective focuses on improving clinicians’ ability to track the relationship between OCD tendencies and neurodivergent processing. Therapists will parallel the client’s experience\, deepening their empathy by understanding the confusion both the client and therapist may feel during treatment\, ultimately enhancing the therapeutic connection.\nIntegrating OCD Awareness into Couples TherapyWhether utilizing EFT or other modalities\, participants will learn to integrate their understanding of the fluid\, shape-shifting nature of OCD into couples work. The focus will be on tracking OCD cycles without reinforcing shame\, helping clients build the confidence to communicate openly with their partners and creating a more secure attachment in relationships.\n\nABOUT THE SPEAKERS \nElizabeth Kresojevich\, a licensed Marriage\, Couple\, and Family Therapist since 2018\, is passionate about creating a safe space for individuals\, couples\, and families to explore their innermost thoughts\, build deeper connections\, and process life’s vulnerable moments. With a lifelong interest in relationships\, human resilience\, and personal growth\, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight to her work. Specializing in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)\, Attachment-Based Therapy\, EMDR\, and the unique experiences of those from Balkan/Eastern European backgrounds\, she believes that the relationships we have with ourselves and others deserve to be nurtured with care and grace. Elizabeth specializes in supporting couples\, families\, and individuals experiencing trauma\, family system concerns\, socio-cultural implications\, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults and children\, Anxiety\, and relationships. \nElizabeth is certified in EMDR\, and advanced trained in EFT. She is also involved in various therapy communities as the current ICEEFT Chair on AzEFT Board\, and a member of AFTA\, AAMFT\, EMDRIA\, AzEFT\, and ICEEFT. \nSamantha Kingma is a licensed marriage and family therapist in the states of Arizona\, Michigan\, and Washington. She earned her MSMSFT from Fuller Theological Seminary in 2014\, and currently owns Rest + Renew Therapy\, a private practice offering treatment for adult individuals and couples. Samantha specializes in treating OCD\, anxiety\, and relationship issues\, with an emphasis on work with clients experiencing perfectionism and relationship OCD. Samantha has extensive experience working in trauma focused treatment settings\, as well as working in emergency crisis management. She is trained in Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)\, EMDR\, ERP\, and ACT\, and is an AZBBHE board approved supervisor. Samantha is passionate about advocating for clients and clinicians to better understand the symptoms of OCD and the various ways that OCD can impact relationships. \nDISCOUNTS \n** 20% discount offered to group practices of 5 or more who each register for the event; email us for the discount code \nCANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY \nIn the event that you have paid for an upcoming event but are not able to attend\, you may request a refund up to 30 days prior to the event. \nRefund requests must be received in writing via email to: azeftcommunity@gmail.com. Requests received at least 60 days prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund of the registration minus the Eventbrite refund fee. Requests received between 30-59 days prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund of the registration minus the Eventbrite refund fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the event.
URL:https://azeft.com/event/beyond-the-compulsion-integrating-eft-to-enhance-relational-healing-in-ocd-2/
LOCATION:Scottsdale Public Library – Mustang Library\, 10101 North 90th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ 85258\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85258\, US
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