Overview
Come prepared to have fun learning the basics of the Assessment of a Relationship, extending your Diagnostic skills in early pattern recognition.
Then join the group in exploring options for interventions for the couple to practice with your support.
Body
As a GP who has been moved by the struggles of couples in my practice, and who has gone on to become qualified as a Certified Gottman Couples Therapist, I am keen to share some ideas around the exciting advances in Couples counselling which are accessible to GPs interested in halting/slowing relationship erosion, whilst helping the couple to create an atmosphere for flourishing ( for them and their children)
There are so many opportunities to educate, to challenge, and to support our patients in their intimate spaces:
The foci need to be a) early recognition of patterns, and
b) growth in confidence to engage with them either individually, or with 2 persons in the room.
This workshop can introduce participants to the content of a Workshop which is Level 1 of the Certified Gottman Couples Therapy Program, and I hope that some might join this exciting venture in the future, to serve our patients in the whole of their lives.
Learning Objectives
1. Increasing understanding of the research which is underpinning current Couple Therapy theories and how to introduce your patients to this
2. Understanding assessment and identification of issues/comorbidities in relationships for which early intervention is essential
3. Learning some basic skills to use in your GP room