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​“Learning to love and be loved is, in effect, about learning to tune in to our emotions so that we know what we need from a partner and expressing those desires openly, in a way that evokes sympathy and support from him or her.” ~ Dr. Sue Johnson
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WORKING WITH ADHD-IMPACTED RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH THE EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT) LENS

DATE/TIME
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8th & FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 2022
9:00AM - 1:30PM U.S. Eastern Time both days

THIS IS A LIVE ONLINE TRAINING VIA ZOOM WITH PARTICIPATION REQUIRED (CAMERA ON & BREAKOUT ROOMS). ​THIS TRAINING WILL NOT BE RECORDED.  
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MEET THE PRESENTERS

Alexine Thompson-de Benoit

Alexine is an ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor & Trainer, clinical psychologist, and licensed marriage and family therapist in Switzerland. As the EFT trainer for Switzerland, Alexine has a passionate interest in ADHD for several years learning to recognize and treat relationships affected by this disorder. By following the powerful EFT roadmap, she effectively helps these couples develop compassion for each other and an understanding that they are both victims of this diagnosis.

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​Ben Kneubühler

Ben is a psychotherapist, sexologist and ICEEFT Certified EFT Supervisor in Switzerland. Besides working with couples, he runs therapy groups and coaching sessions for ADHD diagnosed clients for many years. His passion is nurtured by the manifold capabilities and uniqueness such clients bring to our world. 

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DESCRIPTION

As couples therapists we are often challenged with complex relationship dynamics. With the addition of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), in one or both partners, it becomes even more complicated to navigate the already intricate tango!

The South Florida Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy is excited to host this brand new ICEEFT-approved masterclass to address this obstacle.

ADHD is a condition that affects the executive functioning part of the brain, which manages our working memory, ability to focus, ability to plan, stay organized, finish what we started, and regulate emotions, among other things. Furthermore, for ADHD-affected individuals, those difficulties can be a fundamental impairment in many areas of life, including their relationships. In fact, there is scientific evidence that couples in which one or both parties have ADHD report less satisfying relationships than when compared to a couple without ADHD
 
It is not uncommon for individuals to be undiagnosed until later in adulthood. By this time, the relationship is often already profoundly affected. Their partners often have a litany of complaints including that their partner is being:

• Inattentive
• Not present
• Disorganized
• Inconsistent
• Emotionally unstable
• Unreliable

 
Given the ADHD partner’s challenges with being present, navigating executive function tasks, being predictable in their behaviors and emotions, it often compromises the safety and security of the attachment bond. As such, the non -ADHD partner reports feeling forgotten, unimportant as well as frustrated in their having to carry a more significant share of the load. Alternatively, the ADHD partner will describe themselves as the recipient of complaints, blame and criticism, which further affects the self-esteem and fragile connection. Recognizing the role ADHD plays in the relational dynamic is crucial to transform anger into empathy, develop strategies to manage its impact better, and stay united against it.
 
In this training, you will learn exactly how to assess the manifestations of ADHD and how they impact emotions and the romantic bond in a relationship. You will learn to track the ADHD-impacted cycle in a non-pathologizing way and look for the often-surprising primary emotions that are often well-hidden by ADHD partners. You will see video clips of ADHD-impacted couples sharing their felt experiences of the relationship with the therapist using standard EFT interventions such as tracking the cycle, empathically reflecting, validating, and assembling emotions. 
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This training will help therapists learn how to work with ADHD within the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) framework through all three stages and the additional interventions necessary to help a couple not only cope but grow and thrive.

Program Objectives:

1. Identify the symptoms of ADHD and the way the ADHD brain functions
2. Recognize the manifestations of ADHD in the couple’s dynamic and its impact on romantic relationships
3. Demonstrate how partners externalize the problem and understand the role ADHD has in their cycle
4. Recognize primary emotions typical in couples impacted by ADHD
5. Describe the principles of EFT to work towards de-escalation while weaving psycho-education and normalizing information into interventions
6. Identify the EFT principles through all three EFT treatment stages when ADHD is present, and what additional interventions are helpful and resourceful to the couple.

GENERAL SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES IN EASTERN TIME ZONE/U.S.)

(DAY 1)  THURSDAY, SEPT. 8
 9:00a-9:15a       Introduction
 9:15a-9:30a       Video examples - definition and symptoms
 9:30a-10:00a     Models to explain ADHD, including neurobiology
 10:00a-10:30a  Emotion regulation and effects on relationship
 10:30a-10:45a   Self-Reflection on understanding of ADHD and integration into participants knowledge base
 10:45a-11:00a   [Break]
 11:00a-11:30a   Video examples and case presentation
 11:30a-12:00p   Small group breakout session on observations
 12:00p-12:15p   [Break]
 12:30p-1:15p     Case example with symptoms as triggers
 1:15p-1:30p        Wrap-up Q & A 
 
(DAY 2)  FRIDAY, SEPT. 9
 9:00a-9:15a         Introduction
 9:15a-10:30a      Video examples - perception of the ADHD partner; experiential exercise
 10:30a-10:45a    Video: enactment with ADHD withdrawer
 10:45a-11:00a    [Break]
 11:00a-11:30a     Small group breakout session  on reaction of non-ADHD partner
 11:30a-12:15p     Reframing ADHD in attachment terms
 12:00p-12:15p     [Break]
 12:15p-12:30p    Treatment pitfalls to avoid; grieving and gifts
 1:00-1:15p             Specific strategies for stage 3 EFT work
 1:15p-1:30p          Wrap-up; Q & A 

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​TARGET AUDIENCE
Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Psychologists; must be licensed (or licensed-eligible) mental health professional

LEVEL
Intermediate

PRE-REQUISITE
Required - EFT Externship
Recommended - EFT core skills

CEs
8 CEs ARE AVAILABLE AND INCLUDED IN YOUR REGISTRATION FEE  FOR THE FOLLOWING PROFESSIONS ONLY THROUGH CE-CLASSES.COM: 
Certificates are awarded online after completion of the workshop. Participants print their own certificate after registering at CE-Classes.com, entering a keycode, and completing an evaluation form. Licensed Professionals should contact their regulatory board to determine course approval. You, the participant, are ultimately responsible for verifying this information with your state board. For further information or questions about CEs, please contact CE-Classes.com.

The American Psychological Association (APA) CE-Classes.com is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE-Classes.com maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
This course is NOT available for NBCC credit 
This training does not offer ASWB ACE credit to social workers. 
Florida Certification Board
The Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling Provider #852 BAP-Expires 3/31/2023 
The California Board of Behavioral Sciences. The California Board of Behavioral Sciences, BBS, recognizes relevant course work/training that has been approved by nationally recognized certifying bodies, such as APA, to satisfy renewal requirements. 
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) Provider Number OS-12-147-0223 Expires 02-2023 
The Texas Board of Social Work Examiners – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education 
The Texas Board of Professional Counselors – CE-Classes.com meets the requirements for acceptable continuing education 
Massachusetts Authorization Number: (TBD) 
Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board – Provider # RCST031201 
New York Social Work Board – CE-Classes.com is recognized by the New York State Education
Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of
continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0120. The Florida Board of Nursing (CE Provider #: 50-4896) Expires 10/31/2022 Do not send certificates to the Florida Board of Nursing. You must keep this certificate for 4 years. 
The California Board of Registered Nursing. CEP 15647 Expires 11/30/2022. 

Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly to obtain a ruling. You may also check CE-classes.com website to see if you r state and license is listed.  You are ultimately responsible for verifying all information about CEs on this website and the CE-classes.com website with your state's licensing board.

Ada Assistance: This workshop is compliant with the American Disabilities Act. Please contact us at [email protected] if special accommodations are required at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the training. 

CE Grievance Policy: CE-Classes.com and The South Florida Community for EFT seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to [email protected] and be sure to include your full name and contact number. Grievances will receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems. 

There is no commercial support or conflicts of interest for this program. 

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REGISTRATION FEES
$175 early sign up (before Aug. 1st)
$195 regular 
​$165 specialty discount (F/T graduate students, active/former military, pre-licensed interns, ICEEFT certified trainers or supervisors/sups-in-training)

**Note that the number of participants is limited and this training is likely to fill up quickly.
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DEI Scholarship Application
*Apply for one of our diversity/equity/inclusion scholarships! We provide various amounts of DEI scholarships. These scholarships are strictly reserved for those who work in an agency, non-profit, or community mental health setting and/or predominantly with minority/marginalized populations. You may read the full qualifying criteria on the application. Deadline to apply is August 1, 2022.

The number of participants are limited and this will fill up quickly!
* CEs are included through our program co-sponsor CE-classes.com! Instructions for obtaining CEs will be provided to those attending the full live training. 

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F.A.Q

Q. Will this training be recorded?
A. NO, this is a LIVE ONLY training and will not be recorded. Use of any recording device is strictly prohibited. Please do not email us to ask about a recording as this is a final decision by the trainers. No exceptions (even in regards to time zones). 

Q. Can I attend if I will miss some portions due to conflicts, emergencies, my time zone, etc.
A. Yes, attend what you can, we are happy to have you. Just note that you will not be eligible for CEs if you miss portions of this training nor will you be able to view a recording of any missed portions. No exceptions. 

Q. Are CEs available?
A. Yes, 8CEs for those who attend the full training LIVE (camera on with participation in breakout rooms). We verify attendance using the Zoom log as it will give us the number of hours you attended live.  If you do not need CEs, but only need documentation of attendance, you will need to obtain it the same way as if you are obtaining CEs. You will receive an email post-training for instructions to obtain your CE certificate (or certificate of attendance) via CE-Classes.com. There is no extra charge for CEs...the cost is included in your registration fee!

Q. Will there be breakout rooms in this training?
A. Yes,  there will likely be one breakout room section on each day of the training. If there is someone in the training you do not wish to be put in a room with, there will be opportunity to let us know and we will do our best not to place you in the same room. 

Q. When will we get the Zoom link and training materials?
A. These items are sent out only 1 - 2 days prior to the training. Trainers often wish to tweak and finalize their material up to the last minute and we want to give them time to do so. If you do not get anything 24 hours prior to the start of the training, check your spam folder first. Email will at times come from EventBrite directly as well as SFCEFT ([email protected]). If it's in spam, move it to your inbox and be sure to mark the emails "not spam."
If you still don't have anything, shoot us an email at [email protected]. 

Q. What if I signed up but then I can't attend? 
A. The refund policy is below. 
  

​CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY*
Less than 7 days notice - no refund, no exceptions
7+ days notice, full refund minus $40 administrative fee
* Refund amounts are based on our fixed costs and contractual obligations. When you enroll, it is with the understanding that you will attend. If an "Act of G-d" or nature requires SFCEFT to cancel or postpone this event, we will apply your fee to the make-up date. If you still request a refund, it will be provided to you minus the administrative fee. If you qualify for a scholarship, due to limited spots, please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend so that a spot can open up for someone else. All refunds must be requested in writing via email to [email protected]. 

QUESTIONS/CONTACT*
[email protected]
*any inquiries regarding training details, registration, payment, refunds, website issues, etc.