Continuing Education Workshops presented by OC Christian Counseling Is it possible to fall back in love with your spouse?   November 4, 2011 (Friday) Torn Asunder: A Therapeutic Model for Couple Recovery From Infidelity Psychologists or BBS: 6 CE Credits* Presenter: Dave Carder, MA, LMFT MFC25382 Time: 9 am - 4 pm Location: Newsong Church, Irvine Cost: $175 + $25 CE Fee Target Audience: Couples Counselors Skill Level: Intermediate, Advanced Cancellation Policy: Registration fees will be refunded less a $25 fee for cancellations received by October 15. Special Needs: Please contact OCCC by phone at 800.705.6223 prior to the event if you have any special needs due to disabilities. Directions: Google Map to Newsong Church Course Description Infidelity is one of the most common and most devastating of all marital issues. Most couples are exhausted, angry, and emotionally ready to give up; therefore, treatment must be focused, efficient, and effective to be helpful. This workshop presents a model for infidelity recovery that includes the following: (a) classifying the infidelity in one of the four classes based on research, (b) structured interventions designed to help stabilize the marriage in the first 90 days following disclosure, (c) exploration of the history of the affective component of the marriage, (d) exercises that teach communication and conflict management skills, and (e) ways the therapist can initiate forgiveness, respect, and trust-building exercises that need to occur whether or not the marriage stays intact, and (f) how to identify an appropriate and individualized aftercare support system prior to termination. Learning Objectives This workshop is designed to help you: Describe the four classes of infidelity. Utilize structured interventions designed to help stabilize the marriage. Apply a model for therapeutic intervention that includes homework exercises for communication, conflict management, forgiveness, respect, and trust-building. Explain criteria for determining an appropriate and individualized aftercare support system prior to termination. Workshop Schedule 8:30 - 9:00 am Check-in and Late Registrations 9:00 - 10:15 am Introduction Assessment Dimensions Assessment Schedule Contracting 10:15 - 10:30 am Break 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Marital History & Style 12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch Break 1:00 - 2:15 pm Classes of Affairs Marital Satisfaction Mapping Affairs & Recovery 2:15 - 2:30 pm Break 2:30 - 4:00 pm Treatment Concepts General Directions Q & A Continuing Education Credits Continuing Education (CE) credits for mental health professionals are being offered through PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER). Psychologists Participants may earn 6 CE credits for this workshop. PsychoEducational Resources, Inc. (PER) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. PER maintains responsibility for this program and its content. BBS Course meets the qualifications for 6 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs, LPCCs, LEPs and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Provider # PCE 203). To receive CE credit you must attend the entire six hour presentation. Therefore, be sure to sign in at the beginning and at the end of the presentation and complete the evaluation. CE certifications will be mailed to you within 4-6 weeks of the workshop.  PER maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For additional CE information please call PER at 800-892-9249 or e-mail support@per-ce.net. Register Now $200 (6 CE Credits)   Register Now $175 (No CE Credit)   General Infomation About This Workshop For additional information or to address any grievances, please contact Dr. Debi Smith, OCCC Director, at 800.705.6223, ext. 101. Register for any Continuing Education Workshop and receive a Free Directory Listing on this website for 1 year.