Emotion-Focused Family Therapy: Clinician Training 

Instructor: Adele Lafrance, PhD

Date: October 18-19, 2020

Time: 9 am - 4:30 pm

Location: Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel, 552 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON

Early-Bird Cost: $419 CAD +13% HST (=$473.47) by May 17, 2020 *Please note that an Eventbrite fee is added when registering online and paying by credit/debit/paypal.  To avoid this fee you can instead download the registration form from our website at www.missionempowerment.ca and pay by cheque or email money transfer.

Regular Cost: $459 CAD +13% HST (=$518.67) after May 17, 2020 *Please note that an Eventbrite fee is added when registering online and paying by credit/debit/paypal.  To avoid this fee you can instead download the registration form from our website at www.missionempowerment.ca and pay by cheque or email money transfer.

* Cost includes lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments 

**All prices are in CAD$. American Patrons - your dollar goes further! $1 CAD = $0.75 USD (as of November 27, 2019 - check online for current exchange rate) 

*Group Rates available for groups of 5+ people registering together OR for individuals registering for more than one workshop.  See www.missionempowerment.ca/discounts for more information*

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: June 11, 2020 at 4pm

For more information on this workshop visit www.missionempowerment.ca

Workshop Description

Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is an innovative treatment model, rooted in a deep and unwavering belief in the healing power of families. The goal of EFFT is to support and empower caregivers to adopt a primary role in their loved one’s recovery from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, psychosis, or eating disorders, regardless of the loved one’s age, level of motivation or involvement in formal treatment themselves. The clinician’s role is to help caregivers to increase their involvement in specific ways including:

1.  Behaviour coaching
2.  Emotion coaching
3.  Relationship repair

The model also involves a module for clinicians to support caregivers to identify, understand, and transform “emotion blocks” that lead to therapy-interfering attitudes or behaviours that may enable their loved one’s symptoms, creating challenges for even the most experienced clinicians. For this reason, the EFFT model includes a module for clinician and team challenges as well.

This two-day interactive workshop, taught by one of the co-founders of EFFT, will introduce participants to the fundamental principles and techniques of EFFT. Through discussions, case examples, demonstrations, and small and large group exercises, participants will also have an opportunity for hands-on practice and skill-building.

Background/experience in family therapy is not necessary.

Presenter 

Adele Lafrance, Ph.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Laurentian University. She is co-developer of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and developer of Emotion-Focused School Support. She leads multiple research projects in the areas of EFFT and mental health, including eating disorders. She offers supervision and training for individual clinicians and organizations across Canada and Europe. She also maintains a private practice of psychotherapy and integration support.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Best Western Plus The Arden Park Hotel is pleased to offered preferred rates for Mission: Empowerment guests. Rooms start at $169 + taxes.  A block of rooms has been set aside for this event, up until May 17, 2020. For reservations, call 1-877-788-8818 or 519-275-2936 and quote "Mission Empowerment Block".  For other accommodation options, visit www.welcometostratford.com 

Cancellation Policy

An administrative fee of $50 will be charged for all cancellations. Cancellation 14 or more days prior to the workshop date – receive a refund, less $50 administration fee. Cancellation less than 14 days prior to the workshop date – receive a credit, less $50 administration fee, to be applied to a future workshop. No credit or refund will be issued if you do not notify us in advance of the workshop date. You may transfer your registration to another person without prior notice. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the event due to under-enrollment, instructor illness or inclement weather. If a workshop is cancelled, any payment will be returned in full.