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Continuing Education

To help mental health practitioners stay up-to-date on the most current advances in clinical treatment, The Family Institute offers continuing professional education through workshops, seminars, conferences and clinical consultation.

 

Professional Training Externship in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy

Presented by Sue Johnson, PhD

Sponsored by The Family Institute at Northwestern University

 

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2010

Rotary Club
1560 Sherman Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$895

 

You will receive a certificate after completion.

Thirty CEUs will be provided to attendees by request at no extra charge.


Through a combination of lecture, videotape, observation of live interviews and exercises, participants will learn the basic concepts and theory of emotionally focused therapy, identify the stages and steps of treatment; begin to formulate problematic cycles of interaction and help couples end cycles of blame and disengagement so that they can restore and deepen the emotional bond between them.

 

The four-day externship includes:

  • Observations of live interviews Presentations of theory and clinical techniques
  • Skill training exercises
  • Supervision in specific cases
  • The EFT Externship is approved by the APA, the CPA and is taught by AAMFT Approved Supervisors.

 

Space is limited, register today!

Click here to register.

 

For questions or more information, please contact Kristen Catuara at kcatuara@family-institute.org or at 847-733-4300 ext 206



Clinical Consultations

Psychotherapists of The Family Institute provide clinical consultation to mental health professionals in group or individual format on a variety of topics as needed, including:

  • Community agencies working with economically disadvantaged and underserved populations. *
  • Supervisors-in-training needing supervision mentorship from AAMFT-approved supervisors. *
  • New graduates needing clinical supervision from licensed psychotherapists.*
  • Professionals working with adoptive families; LGBT individuals, couples and families; and individuals and couples at midlife and beyond and their families.

 

Continuing Education Units

The Family Institute at Northwestern University is approved by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the following professions:

  • Licensed (Clinical) Social Worker (LCSW/LSW)
  • Licensed (Clinical) Professional Counselor (LCPC/LPC)
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

The number of CEUs granted for continuing education activities will vary according to the length of the program attended.
For more information, please email: family-institute@northwestern.edu