Intro to Couples Counseling: Working with Highly Escalated Couples

Eligible for 2 Continuing Education (CE) Credits for Social Workers and Counselors Licensed in Illinois

Take the First Step to Bring a Heart-Centered Counseling to Couples Experiencing Conflict

Build your skills to guide highly escalated couples with care and compassion.

This introductory course helps you:

  • Determine when couples counseling could bring healing (and when it is contraindicated)
  • Uncover intergenerational dynamics fueling conflict
  • Facilitate healthier communication dynamics
  • Implement practical interventions with empathy
  • Engage reflective practices to grow as a counselor

Perfect for Counselors Who Want to:

  • Get support with relationship counseling
  • Enhance their self-reflection abilities
  • Learn how individual sessions complement couples' work
  • Promote greater mutual understanding between partners
  • Explore interest in further couples counseling training

Transform fractured connections with wisdom and expertise - on your schedule.

In this introductory course, Ana guides you through EFT's proven techniques for identifying negative patterns, processing vulnerable emotions, and restoring mutual understanding. Ideal for couples therapists looking to expand their skills or relationship counselors hoping to enhance their ability to create deep rapport. The course also suits individuals seeking to understand their dynamics better.


Your Instructor


Anastacia Sams, MA, LMFT
Anastacia Sams, MA, LMFT

Ana Sams is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in helping couples reconnect through Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With over ten years of experience, Ana has seen firsthand how intergenerational trauma and systemic oppression can fracture relationships. Yet she also knows the boundless potential of love to heal and empower. Ana creates an affirming space to explore the cultural roots of disconnection and the ancestral wisdom that nourishes healthy bonds. Join Ana to gain practical tools and renewed inspiration to facilitate profound healing in your practice and relationships.


Course Curriculum


  Before We Get Started
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  All About Assessment
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  De-Escalation and the Conflict Cycle
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  Closing Thoughts
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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