Tuesday, July 28th, 2026 10:00 AM EDT -1:00 PM EDT Dionne Aldridge
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Description
This workshop is designed for therapists who work with couples or individuals going through separation or the end of a relationship. Ending a relationship is more than just deciding to part ways — it can bring strong emotions, stress, confusion, and major life changes. Clients may struggle with communication, parenting concerns, identity shifts, or learning how to move forward.
This training focuses on practical, real-world ways therapists can support clients during this transition. Participants will explore how to guide respectful conversations, help clients manage difficult emotions, set healthy boundaries, and make thoughtful decisions about their next steps. The workshop also looks at how separation affects children, families, and social support systems.
Through discussion, examples, and hands-on activities, therapists will gain tools they can use immediately in sessions to support healing, clarity, and growth after a relationship ends.
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About the Presenter:
Learning Objectives:
- Explain what uncoupling means and describe the common emotional experiences people have when a relationship ends
- Identify practical strategies to help clients communicate respectfully and set healthy boundaries during separation.
- Apply supportive tools and interventions to help individuals and couples cope with change and move forward in a healthy way
Agenda:
0:00 – 0:15 | Welcome & Framing the Conversation • Introductions and workshop overview • Review objectives and group guidelines • Icebreaker: One word describing relationship endings • Brief group discussion 0:15 – 0:35 | Understanding Uncoupling • Define uncoupling in practical and therapeutic terms • Emotional and practical aspects of separation • High-conflict vs. respectful transitions • Group discussion on common client patterns 0:35 – 1:00 | Emotional Reactions & Attachment Dynamics • Grief responses in separation • Identity shifts and role changes • Ambivalence, anger, guilt, fear • Small group activity identifying emotional patterns 1:00 – 1:15 | Break • Rest and reset 1:15 – 1:45 | Clinical Tools for Supporting Uncoupling • Emotion regulation strategies • Structuring difficult conversations • Boundary-setting techniques • Safety considerations and red flags • Practice exercise drafting therapist statements 1:45 – 2:15 | Case Scenario Breakout Activity • Case 1: High-conflict couple with children • Case 2: Individual experiencing identity loss • Case 3: Couple unsure about separating • Assessment priorities and intervention strategies • Group report-back 2:15 – 2:35 | Systemic & Family Considerations • Impact on children and co-parenting • Extended family and cultural expectations • Maintaining therapist neutrality • Large group discussion 2:35 – 2:50 | Building Resilience After Separation • Identity rebuilding strategies • Future planning tools • Coping and adjustment skills • Reflection prompt on client strengths 2:50 – 3:00 | Wrap-Up & Integration • Key takeaways • Implementation planning • Questions
Accreditation - This Webinar Offers 3 Live Interactive Continuing Education Credits
- CE You LLC, #1573, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 3/27/2024 - 3/27/2027. Social workers completing this course receive 3 continuing education credits.
- CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
CE You! maintains responsibility for this program. - Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed creative arts therapists. #CAT-0122.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0129.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0325.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0275.
- Therapist Express is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0774.
This presentation is open to:
- Behavior Analysts
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
This online class is offered at an intermediate level, and is beneficial for an intermediate level clinician:
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Additional information
- Refunds: Registrants who are unable to attend a CeYou! Plus! seminar or live webinars may ask for, and will receive, a credit or refund (your choice). Refund requests will be processed within 3 business days. When an attendee knows in advance that they are unable to attend we ask that they inform CeYou! Plus! ahead of time by emailing [email protected] or by calling or texting 607-249-4585 this allows us to free up the spot in the training in the event that a training is at or near capacity.
- Disability Access: If you require ADA accommodations, please contact our office 30 days or more before the event. We cannot ensure accommodations without adequate prior notification.
- Please Note: Licensing Boards change regulations often, and while we attempt to stay abreast of their most recent changes, if you have questions or concerns about this course meeting your specific board’s approval, we recommend you contact your board directly.
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- Satisfactory Completion: Certificates are available after satisfactory course completion in your account or by clicking here
- Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
- There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
- System Requirements: Any device (such as a computer, tablet, or phone), Dual-Core 2 GHz or higher processor, and at least 4 GB of RAM capable of running a Zoom session, along with a stable internet connection.
- Although early registration is recommended for this class in order to ensure the best experience, attendees may register and join until the start of the program