Elizabeth Fedrick – Relationship (Re)Programming: Understanding & Addressing the Role of Attachment Styles on Romantic Relationships

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Speaker:Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC

Duration:1 Hour 30 Minutes

Format:Audio and Video

Copyright:Mar 15, 2024  

Description

Relationship (Re)Programming: Understanding & Addressing the Role of Attachment Styles on Romantic Relationships, takes a different approach to couples counseling, as it aims to assist our clients in truly understanding what is underlying the dysfunction in their relationships and equips them with the awareness, healing, and skills to make lasting relational changes.  

Traditional couples counseling has historically placed a large emphasis on treating the symptoms of relational dysfunction, such as conflict and communication, versus addressing the root cause of these issues. Unfortunately, this often leads to a band-aid approach to couples counseling, which can be very disheartening for both the client and the clinician, due to the same relational issues ultimately resurfacing over time.   

As a result of this training, you will be able to effectively guide your couples clients through the process of identifying their current attachment styles and how they were formed. You will also be equipped with the knowledge and skills to assist them in understanding the events that trigger their attachment wounds present-day, as well as how their attachment triggers are keeping them stuck in a cycle of disconnection. With this approach, you will be able to support your clients in getting to the root of their relational struggles, identify ways to prevent and address these ongoing cycles of relational pain and dysfunction, as well as help them to increase safety, connection, and intimacy in their relationship. 

Couples counseling can at times feel very daunting and overwhelming, especially if it feels you are continuing to spin your wheels, and yet are not obtaining sustainable outcomes. By shifting your approach to focusing on the core of relational dysfunction (i.e., attachment wounds), and what we can do about this, it will lead to the relational transformation that both you and your clients so deeply desire. 

Speaker

Elizabeth Fedrick, PhD, LPC

Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Relationship Expert. She is the founder and CEO of a multi-unit group private practice, Evolve Counseling & Behavioral Health Services, in the Phoenix, Arizona area.  

Dr. Elizabeth holds a doctoral degree in psychology, as well as a master’s degree in professional counseling. She is trained in various therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), and Motivational Interviewing.? 

Dr. Elizabeth hosts a relationship-based podcast and provides daily relationship content for an active Instagram community. She also regularly presents mental health talks and media interviews (Good Day LA, Us Weekly, The List, and various podcasts), as well as contributes to mental health articles for various media outlets (as seen in, Oprah Daily, Forbes, Self Magazine, Cosmopolitan, HuffPost, Newsweek, and more). Dr. Elizabeth released her first book on November 28th, 2023, titled: Relationship (Re)Programming. She is also in partnership with PESI to author a clinician’s guide to Relationship (Re)Programming.  

Dr. Elizabeth is incredibly passionate about bringing awareness and relatability to relationship struggles. She is committed to providing insights, guidance, and support to assist individuals in understanding and addressing dysfunctional relational patterns, as well as to help them work towards a healthier and more evolved way of connecting with others. 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick maintains a private practice. She is a podcast host and receives royalties as a published speaker. Dr. Fedrick receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Elizabeth Fedrick has no relevant non-financial relationships.

Objectives

1. Define attachment theory for the purposes of client psychoeducation.  
2. Describe the four attachment classifications and put to practical use in couples’ session.  
3. Utilize attachment theory to improve client outcomes in a couples’ counseling setting.  

Outline

Understanding Attachment Theory 

• Define attachment theory. 
• Identify the four attachment classifications. 
• Recognize the factors influencing the formation of attachment styles. 
• Risks and Limitations

Identifying the Role of Attachment Theory in Couples Counseling 

• Examine attachment styles in romantic relationships. 
• Understand adaptive child traits and their impact on adult relationships. 
• Evaluate the influence of insecure attachment on conflict, communication, and intimacy.

Utilizing Attachment Theory to Assess for Root Causes of Relational Dysfunction 

• Identify how childhood unmet needs impact adult relationships. 
• Recognize the activation of insecure attachment styles in romantic relationships. 
• Understand the attraction to familiar attachment styles and the resulting cycle of disconnection. 
• Provide tools for clients to assess attachment styles, core beliefs, and survival behaviors.

Application of Attachment Theory for Practical Use in Couples Sessions 

• Acknowledge the contextual variability of attachment styles. 
• Understand the concept of “corrective experiences.” 
• Assist couples in identifying attachment triggers and their impact on the relationship. 
• Provide tools for effective management of attachment triggers and support for partners. 
• Offer tangible strategies for achieving “earned secure” attachment styles and enhancing emotional regulation skills rooted in DBT & CBT. 

Target Audience

• Case Managers
• Licensed Clinical/Mental Health Counselors
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• Psychologists
• Social Workers
• Child and Adolescent Therapists
• School Administrators

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