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SUMMARY:From Subtle Bias to Stronger Bonds: Mastering Neutrality in Couples Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Even the most experienced couples therapists can get caught in subtle collusion—either by unintentionally siding with one partner or by becoming the “problem” when couples align against them. These hidden dynamics can erode trust\, stall progress\, and leave therapists feeling ineffective. \nIn this upcoming webinar\, Dr. Dana McNeil will share tools to: \n\nStay neutral and spot unconscious collusion\nRegain balance when couples “gang up”\nUse Gottman-informed strategies to strengthen trust and progress\n\nDesigned for both seasoned and emerging couples therapists\, this training will help you build confidence\, protect your alliance\, and foster real breakthroughs in the therapy room. \n*Completing this will get you 1 CE credit towards licensure. \nBook your slot here.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/from-subtle-bias-to-stronger-bonds-mastering-neutrality-in-couples-therapy/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Dating 101: Navigating Breakups\, Boundaries and Finding Your Match
DESCRIPTION:In this live webinar\, you will learn how to sort through the confusion\, heartbreak\, and second-guessing that often follows the end of a relationship. Learn how to recognize when you’re ready to date again and what actually matters when choosing a partner. Discover what to consider when using dating apps and some basic considerations if you are on them so that you are ready to find your best relationship ever! \nBook your slot here.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/dating-101-navigating-breakups-boundaries-and-finding-your-match/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:How to Be Your Best Self to Attract the Right Partner
DESCRIPTION:Do you find yourself in relationships with the ‘wrong’ people? Do you tend to attract partners that don’t line up with your relationship goals? \nMost therapists say that the kind of partner you attract reflects the person you are when you meet them. So what can you do to make sure you attract the kind of partner you most desire? If you want better choices in relationship partners\, then you need to be the best version of yourself. \nIf you want to find a sustainable and mutually attractive relationship\, then you need to be aware of what you are presenting to potential partners about who you are and what you stand for\, You must have the ability to be confident in your values regardless of how others may view those choices. For most of us\, that means spending time working on ourselves and shoring up our sense of who we are BEFORE we find the best partner. Sometimes it means finding that out while you are in a relationship. Other times the sense that you need to work on yourself only becomes known after a string of disappointments. \nJoin this upcoming webinar presented by Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, to learn the patterns and signs that you may not be attracting the kinds of partners you desire. We will also explore how to evaluate patterns of behavior that may not be serving you in dating so that you can be the best version of yourself to attract the partner you want!
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/how-to-be-your-best-self-to-attract-the-right-partner/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:CAMFT's Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:The CAMFT Annual Conference is back in San Francisco\, offering mental health professionals an incredible opportunity to earn up to 20 CEs through engaging workshops\, select on-demand sessions\, thought-provoking keynote speakers\, an exhibit hall\, and valuable networking opportunities. \nThis year\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, and founder of The Relationship Place\, will be among the expert speakers\, sharing insights on relationships and mental wellness. \nWith the conference venue located in the heart of San Francisco\, attendees can explore famous landmarks like Fisherman’s Wharf\, Chinatown\, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art\, and more during their stay. Join us this May 2-3\, 2025 at Hilton San Francisco Union Square. \nRegister today and take advantage of early bird pricing through February 19\, 2025!
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/camfts-annual-conference/
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SUMMARY:The Secret to Lasting Love with Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT - Conversations from the Gottman Institute
DESCRIPTION:According to statistics on marriage over the last several decades\, couples are marrying less often than they have in past decades and are waiting longer to do so. This trend is contributing to making the rate at which people are getting married close to the lowest level in U.S. history. Does this statistic imply that couples are less happy? \nSimultaneously\, the trend toward divorce is dropping. In fact\, far more people got married than divorced this year. While the trends are changing\, knowing how to navigate successful relationships remains a mystery to so many couples. Too many couples have no idea how to approach difficult conversations without getting angry or defensive. Knowing the best ways to keep friendship\, romance\, and intimacy alive even after decades of marriage still can feel overwhelming to couples. Healthy couples know that success doesn’t just happen accidentally. We are not born knowing how to ask for our needs successfully or navigate conflict. That is why learning tools from the Gottman Method for healthy couples’ communication and applying the skills can be a game changer for creating lasting relationships. \nPlease join us for a webinar\, hosted by Certified Gottman Therapist\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, focused on learning techniques that successful couples use in their relationships. Learning these tools can allow couples to feel more confident in their connection versus having to rely on their marital commitment to keep them invested in the relationship when they are having relationship challenges. Dr. McNeil will also share how to achieve lasting relationship satisfaction by bringing the best attitude perspectives to help maintain long-lasting relationship contentment. \nBook your slot here.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/the-secret-to-lasting-love-with-dana-mcneil-psyd-lmft-conversations-from-the-gottman-institute/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240917T100000
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SUMMARY:Navigating Grey Divorce: Strategies for Lasting Love and Companionship in Your Golden Years
DESCRIPTION:The Relationship Place founder\, Dr Dana McNeil\, will be a featured gust on ATS Wealth Management’s Tuesday Trends an Outlook. Following a market update by Dr. David Fogel\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, will provide insight into “Navigating Grey Divorce: Strategies for Lasting Love and Companionship in Your Golden Years.” This session will highlight key issues such as why couples over 40 are increasingly facing divorce\, the sources of distress as they approach retirement\, and successful techniques for maintaining emotional security in relationships. Additionally\, Dr. McNeil will offer strategies for continued growth and adaptation as priorities shift with aging and changing family dynamics.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/navigating-grey-divorce-strategies-for-lasting-love-and-companionship-in-your-golden-years/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240811T160000
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SUMMARY:Complexities of Gray Divorce hosted by Dr. Wendy Walsh
DESCRIPTION:Tune in for an insightful episode of the KFI AM 640 podcast\, hosted by the renowned Dr. Wendy Walsh. In this episode\, Dr. Walsh is joined by The Relationship Place founder\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, one of the leading relationship experts and therapists based in San Diego\, to explore the increasingly common phenomenon of gray divorce—divorce among individuals over the age of 50. \nAs couples face the challenges of long-term relationships\, the decision to part ways later in life is becoming more prevalent. Dr. McNeil\, with her extensive experience in helping couples through these difficult transitions\, will share her expert insights on why gray divorces are on the rise and what individuals can do to navigate this life-altering process with compassion and understanding. \nWhether you’re in a long-term relationship\, have recently experienced a significant life change\, or are simply interested in understanding the dynamics of relationships later in life\, this episode promises to offer valuable perspectives and practical advice. \nDon’t miss out on this important conversation. Listen to KFI AM 640 and join Dr. Wendy Walsh and Dr. Dana McNeil as they delve into the complexities of gray divorce. Be sure to listen live\, or catch the episode on-demand via the iHeartRadio app.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/complexities-of-gray-divorce-hosted-by-dr-wendy-walsh/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240711T120000
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SUMMARY:How Guilt and Shame Impact Your Relationship
DESCRIPTION:There are many reasons that individuals experience guilt and shame. According to research\, males and females experience guilt in different ways. For instance\, women more often experience guilt around a sense of responsibility for the well being of others\, whereas men feel guilty about making mistakes or because of difficulties in their marriage/relationship.\nWhen partners become trapped in cycles of guilt and shame they often become physiologically aroused and experience flooding. When partners are emotionally overwhelmed\, they are not able to connect with what is driving their guilt or shame. Understanding the causes of guilt and shame is one of the most important tools for couples to have healthy relationships.\nJoin us for a webinar presented by a Certified Gottman Therapist.\, Dr. Dana McNeil to learn about the role guilt and shame play in modern relationships. You will get an overview of the issues that often lead people to experience guilt and shame and learn tools to help overcome relationship challenges due to the presence of guilt or shame.\n			\n						Register
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/how-guilt-and-shame-impact-your-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Addressing Guilt and Shame in Couples Therapy
DESCRIPTION:Are you working with couples facing mental health challenges such as depression\, anxiety\, or past traumas? Do you notice how guilt and shame can complicate their ability to communicate and connect effectively?\nJoin us for an enlightening webinar presented by Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, about addressing guilt and shame in modern relationships. \n\nLearn more about the impact of guilt and shame on couple dynamics\, and how symptoms of guilt and shame often lead partners to shut down\, pull away\, and become defensive when their partner makes bids for connection\nGain strategies for identifying and addressing guilt and shame in therapy sessions\nIdentify what may be keeping couples stuck when triggers show up in session\nLearn common challenges clinicians face when working with couples dealing with guilt and shame\nAdd Gottman interventions to your toolbox that facilitate understanding\, healing\, processing\, and connection\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your therapeutic skills! Register today to save your spot.\n\nRegister Today
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/addressing-guilt-and-shame-in-couples-therapy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230907T110000
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SUMMARY:Challenging Behaviors in Therapy: More Strategies for Working with Difficult Clients
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this one hour webinar presented by Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, CGT on dealing with challenging behaviors in therapy. The session will help clinicians better understand and more effectively work with couples who present with difficult behaviors. Here are some of the topics that will be covered: \n\nHow to work with a partner who behaves/responds negatively in session\nPersonality disorders and assessing whether couples therapy is contraindicated\nWhat to do when one partner is not committed to attending or participating in couples therapy\nTeaching partners to have boundaries when there is a personality disorder present for one or both partners\nGaslighting and how to help the receiving partner recognize and respond to it
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/challenging-behaviors-in-therapy-more-strategies-for-working-with-difficult-clients/
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Mental Health Fair - Connection
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to boost your mind\, body\, and soul? The Relationship Place invites you to join us for an exhilarating day of wellness at our upcoming Mental Health Fair. \nThis year’s theme for the fair is connection\, and host Dr. Dana McNeil and other mental health professionals will be sharing their insight and how we can better normalize our relationship with mental health\, together.\n \nThis event is aimed at promoting holistic health and wellness\, with a focus on mental\, physical\, and emotional well-being. The fair will offer attendees an opportunity to engage with health experts\, learn about various wellness practices\, and participate in interactive activities. The event is open to all members of the community\, and The Relationship Place invites everyone to join and break the stigma of getting mental health support for individuals and couples. \nEnjoy this red carpet event\, hors-d’oeuvre appetizers\, guest speakers\, and partnerships with local San Diego Animal Shelters and rescues including Rancho Coastal Humane Society\, and Animal Pads.  \nWith the disruptive effects that COVID had on our collective mental health\, and the ongoing struggles of life that seem to be exacerbated by our current climate\, the second annual mental health fair hosted by The Relationship Place hopes to alleviate the stress brought on by recent hardships in our collective lives. 
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/second-annual-mental-health-fair/
LOCATION:The Relationship Place\, 2729 Fourth Ave\, San Diego\, CA\, 92103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230505T153000
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SUMMARY:CAMFT 2023 Annual Converence - Strategies for Working with High Conflict Couples
DESCRIPTION:Friday | May 5\, 2023\n3:30 pm – 5:00 pm\n(1.5 CEs)\n\nWorkshop Description:\nAttend this webinar to learn from a Certified Gottman Therapist how to take leadership in your interactions\, bring the right attitude\, and find the right attunement with couples who escalate in session. In addition\, learn how to mentally prepare yourself for the potential for couples to have outbursts and engage in verbal attacks while increasing your confidence in your ability to gain control of the room and restore peace. \nEvaluate tools and interventions that will help you gain knowledge and options to use with couples who get overwhelmed and devolve into criticism and contempt. Find your voice in the room so that you can become the therapist couples learn from and respect. \n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nParticipants will learn how to recognize the warning signs when clients are becoming flooded and tools to help couples understand the value of practicing self-soothing.\nParticipants will evaluate interventions from the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy that you can use to help clients remain calm by learning to ask for their needs versus attacking or criticizing their partner.\nParticipants will recognize what is happening in their bodies when faced with conflict and learn self-care techniques to lower their anxiety.\nParticipants will integrate new techniques into their attune with the individual partners and your couple client.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/camft-2023-annual-converence-strategies-for-working-with-high-conflict-couples/
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SUMMARY:Kindle eBook Launch – D-Spot Conversations: Navigating Today’s Complicated Relationships
DESCRIPTION:Catch the eBook ‘D-Spot Conversations: Navigating Today’s Complicated Relationships’ by Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT on Amazon Kindle Store as it launches on May 3\, 2023. \nIf relationships were easy\, every couple would have one that’s vibrant\, healthy\, and filled with joy. It’s not that simple. Relationships are complicated\, challenging\, and take a lot of work. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have the relationship you want. Dr. Dana McNeil knows how to make that happen. D Spot Conversations: Navigating Today’s Complicated Relationships is the latest step in her effort to help couples overcome obstacles and achieve satisfying\, successful relationships. In this book\, Dr. Dana and a select group of skilled professionals share insights on a wide range of issues that can impact your relationship\, including many most couples aren’t even aware of. The information in this book can make a huge difference in your relationship…and your life!
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/kindle-ebook-launch-d-spot-conversations-navigating-todays-complicated-relationships/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230406T110000
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SUMMARY:Topic Challenging Behaviors in Therapy: Strategies for Working with Difficult Clients
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, CGT for a webinar on dealing with challenging behaviors in therapy. This hourlong session for professionals will address difficult client behaviors like: \n– Gaslighting\n– Passive aggressiveness\n– Withholding emotions\, connection and sex\n– Anger\n– High conflict\n– Narcissistic behaviors \nThese dynamics between partners leads to difficulty meeting each other’s needs and turning towards each other. Dr. McNeil will provide you with Gottman interventions that will address these behaviors so that you can have more productive and effective therapy sessions.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/topic-challenging-behaviors-in-therapy-strategies-for-working-with-difficult-clients/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230309T100000
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SUMMARY:You Can't Please Them All: How to stop people pleasing and take control of your life
DESCRIPTION:Do you identify with any of these statements? \n*You find yourself apologizing all the time for things that aren’t your fault.\n* You feel responsible to keep the people in your life happy and taken care of?\n*You feel burdened by all the things you need to do for everyone?\n*You can’t handle it when people are angry at you?\n*You will do almost anything to avoid conflict?\n*You don’t let people know when they hurt your feelings? \nIf you have read this far\, then you probably identify with several of the statements above and that’s OK. You can’t help it because you are wired to behave in ways that you believe will keep you from being alone in the world. However\, these responses in relationships are actually keeping you farther from the secure connections that you want. \nJoin us for a live webinar presented by Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, about learning to identify when you are giving too much and why this behavior is keeping you from feeling close and connected in your relationships. We will identify what boundaries are\, when they need to be set\, why they are important in helping you feel safe and secure in all of your relationships\, and the value in asking for what you need.
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/you-cant-please-them-all-how-to-stop-people-pleasing-and-take-control-of-your-life/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20221030T200000
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SUMMARY:Fantastic Horror Film Festival Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Dana McNeil will be presenting an award at the Fantastic Horror Film Festival. \nThe FANtastic Horror Film Festival in San Diego\, CA is dedicated to bringing the latest and cutting edge Indie Horror films to the local community\, It is a 3 day festival over Halloween and shows 30 + Indie Horror Short and Feature films. Following the Fest we have an Award Ceremony to celebrate our award nominees and winners. We are an official event on IMDb. For more information please go to our website http://www.fhffsd.com
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/fantastic-horror-film-festival-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:UltraStar Mission Valley Hazard Center\, 7510 Hazard Center Drive\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220811T110000
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SUMMARY:Grey Divorce & Empty Nesters - A clinician's approach to the unique challenges in older adult relationships
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that older couples are currently the largest segment of the population to seek divorce? In fact\, 34.9% of all Americans who got divorced in the previous calendar year were aged 55 or older. \nDecades long marriages are ending at an astonishing rate\, giving way to the now popular term “grey divorce”. Divorce amongst these couples is often because of the lack of children as a focus\, which puts a spotlight on relationships that have been neglected or ignored. \nSo how can you help these couples in your practice? \nJoin us for an upcoming webinar presented by Certified Gottman Therapist\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT\, where we will discuss working with older couples and how to approach the issues occurring in their modern relationships. \n  \n\nLearn about the issues arising in relationships in the later stages of life and what to take into consideration in your approach and evaluation of the health of the relationship.Discuss the lack of societal recognition of the important life changes happening for older adults that can lead to disenfranchised grief and disconnection between older partners.\nLearn how the stressors and challenges that dealing with older children leaving (or not leaving home)\, divorce\, sex after 50\, dating as an older adult\, and declining health all play into the mental health and impact the motivation for problem-solving in aging couples.\n\n  \nRegister today to learn how to address unique challenges in older adult relationships in your practice. \n			\n						Register today
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/grey-divorce-empty-nesters-a-clinicians-approach-to-the-unique-challenges-in-older-adult-relationships/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:A Review of Private Practice & Licensing with The Relationship Place - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:As most pre-licensed associates know\, it is difficult\, if not impossible to find a position in a private practice setting while you are accruing your hours. Even when you are lucky enough to find a position in private practice\, there is often only a few clients sent your way. That’s because most private practices survive on insurance referrals which generally don’t allow provisionally licensed clinicians to see their clients. Even when you can get clients assigned\, finding quality supervision can feel almost impossible to obtain. Once clinicians are licensed\, they often need to decide if they want to leave the security of a group practice or go out on their own. Some clinicians dream about leaving their work in an agency to work in private practice but have no idea what is involved with a transition. This program will walk you through the pros and cons of working in a private practice. This virtual panel will include conversations with associates who are full time employees at The Relationship Place (www.relationshipplace.com)\, which is a private practice with locations in San Diego and Encinitas. They will be joined by the founder of The Relationship Place\, Dr. Dana McNeil\, PsyD\, LMFT. She and her team will answer your questions about what it is like to succeed in a private practice environment that supports working with pre-licensed associates.\nGENERAL OBJECTIVES \n\nDifferences in types of clients you will meet working in an agency versus private practice\nEnvironment of working in private practice\nExpectations of clinicians who work in private practice\nConsiderations between working in a group practice and going off on your own once licensed\nWhat to consider now that Covid is starting to die down and how it impacts private practice\nInsurance vs Cash Pay Practices\nHear from successful pre-licensed associates who are thriving in private practice\nWhy you need to find a niche when working in private practice\nHourly rates versus Percentages\nDo you get benefits and retirement\nWhat costs do you need to consider if you go out on your own?\nIsolation in solo practice\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nAssociates will gain more insight about the differences between working in agency\, group practices\, and solo private practice.\nAssociates will be better informed about the financial\, emotional\, and mental tolls of working in each option.\nAssociates will gain confidence in making decisions about which work environment fits their personality and risk tolerance.\nAssociates will be able to gather tools to make decisions about next career steps after licensure is obtained.\n\n \n			\n						Register
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/a-review-of-private-practice-licensing-with-the-relationship-place/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220429T150000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Themes in Behavioral Health
DESCRIPTION:Featured Keynotes & Workshops topics coming soon.\nDr. Dana McNeil will be conducting a breakout session at this event \nFriday\, April 29\, 2022 \n3:00 – 4:15 pm Breakout Session \nHow to be An Effective Therapist When You Don’t Agree With\, Like\, or Understand Your Client’s Relationship Variants
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/emerging-themes-in-behavioral-health/
LOCATION:UCLA Luskin Conference Center\, Los Angeles\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220310T120000
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SUMMARY:Working with Explosive Couples - Gottman Institute Webinar
DESCRIPTION:If you are a therapist who works with couples\, you are going to experience those cringe-worthy moments when your clients get into conflict. Some clients will even become so emotionally dysregulated that they get into high conflict. If you have been in this situation\, you may not have known exactly how to handle these situations and have become triggered by the anger in the room. Some clinicians get so overwhelmed they have felt like they wanted to crawl under the couch and hide when dealing with explosive couples. This doesn’t have to be you!! \nAttend this webinar to learn from Certified Gottman Therapist Dr. Dana McNeil how to take leadership in your interactions\, bring the right attitude\, and find the right attunement with couples who escalate in session. Learn how to mentally prepare yourself for the potential for couples to have outbursts and engage in verbal attacks while increasing your confidence in your ability to gain control of the room and restore peace. \nEvaluate tools and interventions that will help you gain knowledge and options to use with couples who get overwhelmed and devolve into criticism and contempt. Find your voice in the room so you can become the therapist couples not only learn from but respect. \n			\n						Register
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/working-with-explosive-couples-gottman-institute-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20211209T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holiday Season
DESCRIPTION:How to Create Work-Life Balance During the Holiday Season \nSince most small business owners work 24 hours a day/7 days a week\, it’s often difficult to find balance. This holiday season feels even more special because the Covid restrictions last year kept most of us from visiting loved ones and connection time feels even more important than ever. \nIt’s unlikely you are going to shut down your business or be able to completely step away even if you are spending time with people you care about. But how do you get balance? \nJoin us for a virtual workshop on December 9th at 10:00 am where Dr. Dana McNeil\, Founder/CEO of The Relationship Place Marriage and Family Therapy and member of the SD Chamber will be teaching us the tips and tricks of enjoying the holidays without turning our backs on our business or mental health. \nIn this FREE workshop\, you will learn… \n\nHow to set realistic expectations for your clients and employees during the holidays.\nStrategies to manage time around competing drains on your attention.\nPlanning strategies you can set in advance to reduce stress and guilt.\n\nHope you can make it\, and we will see you there!
URL:https://danamcneil.com/event/how-to-create-work-life-balance-during-the-holiday-season/
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