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Foundations of Couples Counseling
Presented by: Dreya Blume, LCSW
When: Monday, June 22nd, 2026 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Pacific Time
Where: Live on Zoom. You will receive your Zoom link/invitation the week of the workshop.
Continuing Education Credit Hours (NBCC and NASW-WA Approved): 1.5 CEs | $25.00
Couples counseling requires a nuanced understanding of relational dynamics, communication patterns, and attachment needs. This introductory training explores the foundational principles of couples therapy, offering strategies for assessing relationship challenges, navigating conflict, and fostering connection and intimacy.
Participants will explore key concepts, including communication styles, emotional bids, and relational patterns that contribute to both distress and resilience in partnerships.
Attendees will learn techniques to help couples improve communication, deepen understanding, and build stronger relational bonds.
Therapists will leave with actionable tools to guide couples toward healthier interactions, emotional attunement, and collaborative problem-solving.
Workshop Objectives:
- Develop an understanding of foundational principles and theories that inform effective couples counseling.
- Learn strategies to assess relational patterns, communication dynamics, and attachment needs in couples.
- Identify interventions to support improved communication, emotional connection, and collaborative problem-solving in partnerships.