Strengthening Couple Therapy Skills
Integrating Emotion-Focused Therapy and Sex Therapy Techniques
Available for booking by professional organizations, clinics, associations, and training programs.
Workshop Overview
Strengthening Couple Therapy Skills: Integrating Emotion-Focused Therapy and Sex Therapy Techniques
Whether you’re new to couple therapy or looking to sharpen your existing skills, this workshop is for you! Customizable for therapists at all levels of experience, we will focus on working with couples whose presentation includes sexual health challenges, even if/when they do not initially present with sexual difficulties.
Workshop Details
This session provides a practical overview of integrating Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT-C) with sex therapy techniques, including key strategies for case conceptualization, navigating attachment dynamics, and addressing common sexual health concerns. We also explore how to bridge emotional connection and sexual well-being, providing you with tailored interventions, actionable tools, and clear guidelines on when to refer couples for specialized care.
What to Expect
- Flexible instruction to match attendees’ current skill level.
- Case conceptualization using Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT-C), paired with sex therapy interventions tailored to each couple’s unique presentation.
- Practical tools to bridge emotional connection and sexual well-being.
- Additional resources (e.g., book recommendations, handouts, community resources)
- Leave with fresh insights, greater confidence, and more strategies to support and understand your couples!
Who This Workshop is For
- We offer an introductory version of this workshop that is perfect for students, early career clinicians, and/or experienced clinicians with little experience in these areas.
- An advanced version is offered for those who have already taken our introductory workshop and/or who seek to “level up” their skill and comfort working with these topics.
What Participants Will Gain
- An overview of attachment theory and Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy (EFT-C)
- Discussion of reasons for referral for couple therapy and special/diverse populations
- Knowledge about common sexual health concerns
- Skill in integrating sexual health interventions with EFT-C interventions
- Understanding of when a referral to a trained sex therapist is warranted
- Opportunities to observe and practice select skills
Format & Duration
- Flexible delivery: 2 to 6 hours
- Offered virtually via Zoom or in person
- Adaptable based on your organization’s goals, audience, and time constraints
Presenters
Dr. Emma Dargie, C.Psych.
Psychologist, Gilmour Psychological Services®
[View Emma’s bio →]
Interested in Booking a Workshop?
If you’re interested in hosting this workshop for your organization, we’d be happy to discuss your needs and availability.
