November 2021 
Austin AMFT CEU Event

Friday, November 12th

11:30 am - 1 pm

(Breakout Room Small Groups for Networking - First 15 minutes)

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1  CEU Hour | Approved for LMFTs, LPCs, LCSWs, & Psychologists

If you would like to receive CEUs, you must pay the registration fee and complete the evaluation form after the event. Your CEU certificate will then be emailed to you.

November 2021 CEU Evaluation Form

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This event will be recorded and accessible through our website afterward. You must be a current Austin AMFT member to access. This recording will not be available to non-members.

TOPIC

Exploring Ethical Non-Monogamy

Using a Gottman Method Approach

PRESENTERS

Dr. Christopher Scott

Brenna Ansley, LPC, LMFT Associate

PRESENTATION SUMMARY

This presentation is designed for mental health professionals who work with couples who are interested in exploring ethical non-monogamy. Presenters will review a structured intake protocol and workshop participants will learn to apply Gottman Method interventions to the presented case studies. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Attendees will be able to describe two Gottman Method interventions designed to help previously monogamous couples explore nonmonogamy.

• Attendees will be able to identify negative consequences of making agreements that cannot be sustained including “vetoing” new partners.

• Identify client variables that need to be addressed prior to creating new relationship agreements around non-monogamy.

BIOGRAPHIES

Dr. Christopher Scott is a counseling psychologist in private practice in the Houston area. His practice focuses primarily on helping people improve their relationships and works with a diverse clientele. Dr. Scott became a Certified Gottman Therapist in 2019 and currently enrolled in the AASECT sex therapy certification program through the Sexual Health Alliance. Dr. Scott was licensed as a psychologist in North Carolina in 2007 (license retired) and in Texas since 2009.

Brenna Ansley is a sex, trauma and relationship therapist based in the Austin area. Brenna is passionate about working with clients that are LGBTQ+, in more than monogamous relationships and practice alternative sexuality and lifestyles. She is currently working towards AASECT and EMDR certification.

This presentation is designed to be useful for all levels of training and experience.

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