Differentiation in Couples Therapy
Developing Values-Based Boundaries and Connections in Couple’s/Relationship/Family Therapy
Course Description: Often clients who come to therapy to address their relationship(s) are already quite entrenched in their systemic dynamics. Often waiting and hoping for their partner(s) to change, Clients become stuck while developing resentment and unhelpful communication systems. This course focuses on one of Bowen’s 8 key principles from Family Systems Theory – Differentiation of Self – and how it can be utilized to assist clients in developing practical skills for shifting the systems they exist in, as well as developing skills for adjusting to how they exist in the systems that they cannot shift.
This presentation also takes into account some important cultural considerations, in light of Bowen’s work being Euro-centric in nature, and therefore limited in its understanding of how our greater societal systems may influence one’s ability to access and maintain Differentiation of Self.
Instructor Information: Kelli Penner is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who is licensed in both California and Texas. She is currently a clinical supervisor and the clinical director at Spaces Therapy LA, a group practice in Highland Park, CA. She is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
Details
When: Saturday February 22, 2025. 10a-12p
Who: Target Audience: LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCSs, Psychologists, Associates, Students, & Related Professionals
Led by Kelli Penner, LMFT 79102 (CA) 204019 (TX)Where: This training will be held in-person and virtually! It will also be recorded so if you purchase a ticket and are unable to attend, you will be able to receive the recording at a later date. *please note that the recording will only be available for a limited amount of time after the training date
In person: Spaces Wellness: 5314 N Figueroa St. Unit B Los Angeles, CA 90042
How Much: We have pricing options below, dependent upon training and CE needs.
Refund & Cancellation Policy: A full refund is available for cancellations made 72+ hours prior to course start time. 50% refund for cancellations made with less than 72 hours prior to course start time. Please email the Program Administrator at kelli@spacestherapyla.com should you need to cancel. Refunds will be processed within 48 business hours of the receipt of request.
CEs: This course meets the requirement for 2 hours of continuing education credit for LMFT’s, LCSW’s, LPCC’s, and LEP’s as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Those seeking CE credit for the live presentation must be in attendance for the entirety of the course and complete the course evaluation in order to receive their certificate. Certificates will be sent via email within 5 business days of attending the training and completing the course evaluation. Those seeking CEs from watching the recording after the live presentation will need to watch the course in it's entirety, complete the course evaluation, and pass a post-test with at least 70% grade or better. Post-tests will be scored and certificates will be sent via email within 5 business days of the participant notifying the Program Administrator (kelli@spacestherapyla.com) of their completion of the above mentioned requirements.
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Educational Goals:
1) To develop practical skills for making systemic change within the lives of our clients, particularly couples/relationships/families, to assist with decreasing the transmission of generational trauma. While insight-oriented work can help develop an understanding of how intergenerational trauma was developed and is transmitted, this course aims to provide practical skills to assist clients with developing their differentiation with self; so that they can make more regulated and conscious choices as to how they want to interact with each other.
2) The course also focuses on helping clinicians understand how their own work towards differentiation will be important in ensuring their ability to maintain awareness of how their own intergenerational trauma and systemic factors impact how they show up in the therapy room and can support their clients towards their individual and collective growth.
3) This course aims to develop an understanding of how the origin of Systems Thinking is rooted in Eurocentric ideology, and how thinking beyond this framework is essential for providing ethically sound care for a range of clients
Measurable Learning Objectives:
1) Participants will be able to identify the 4 Indicators of Differentiation.
2) Participants will be able to utilize 3 key skills for developing Differentiation of Self.
3) Participants will be able to integrate 3 cultural considerations for expanding
treatment with a diverse population.
Spaces Therapy LA (Provider #1032777) is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs and LEPs. Spaces Therapy LA maintains responsibility for the program and all its content.
Grievance Procedure:
To obtain the grievance policy or report a grievance, please email the Program Administrator kelli@spacestherapyla.com or call 323-498-4448.
Accommodations:
To request accommodations for any ability-related needs, please email the Program Administrator at kelli@spacestherapyla.com.