Using Emotion Theory & Emotion-Focused Chair-Work Scripts in Individual Therapy
Schedule
Fri Oct 03 2025 at 09:00 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Best Western PLUS The Arden Park Hotel, 552 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, Canada | Stratford, ON
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Workshop DescriptionUsing Emotion Theory and Chair-Work in Individual Therapy
(Working with Self-criticism and Emotional Avoidance & Cultivating Assertion and Forgiveness)
One of the psychological markers of anxiety, depressed mood and other emotion-based difficulties relates to difficulties with emotion processing, referring to the capacity to attend to, label, regulate and move through emotions. When external stressors overwhelm our internal capacities, the human organism seeks out ways – consciously and unconsciously – to get relief, including via thought and behavior patterns like self-criticism, self-interruptions and avoidance patterns. It can also become difficult to connect with healthy assertion and forgiveness, states essential for mental health.
This workshop will introduce powerful and efficient emotion-focused interventions (including but not limited to chair-work interventions) to:
1. Transform self-criticism and emotional self-interruptions in therapy
2. Cultivate assertive anger and forgiveness
Informed by theory and techniques from Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) and Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT), participants will be provided with scripts and opportunities to engage with theory experientially, as well as to observe the interventions in action via video demonstration. No prior training required. Participation can be active or passive. This training will not be recorded.
Learning Objectives:
-Apply emotion-focused interventions in individual therapy
-Describe theories for the development of self-critical and self-interruption processes
-Explain emotion-focused change mechanisms
About the Presenter
Dr. Adele Lafrance is a clinical psychologist, research scientist, author and co-developer of emotion-focused treatment modalities, including Emotion-Focused Family Therapy. She has published extensively in the field of emotion and health, including the EFFT Clinician’s Manual published by the American Psychological Association. She has also written a popular parenting book titled: What to Say to Kids When Nothing Seems to Work.
A frequent keynote speaker at professional conferences, Adele is known for her engaging, energetic and authentic presentation style. She provides consultation and training for clinicians, school boards and mental health agencies worldwide.
Adele is perhaps best known for promoting family-focused care for children, adolescents and adults struggling with mental health issues.
For more information or to register: www.missionempowerment.ca
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Where is it happening?
Best Western PLUS The Arden Park Hotel, 552 Ontario Street, Stratford, ON, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
