February 2025
CE Networking Event & Presentation
including Q&A
Friday, February 21, 2025
9:00am-11:00am
Online Via Zoom
2 CE Credits
Connecting Across Cultures: An Introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) for Intercultural Relationships
with Nadia Alvarez, M.S., LMFT
This presentation offers an in-depth introduction to Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach for strengthening emotional bonds in couples. Focusing on EFT’s core concepts, attendees will learn how to identify and transform negative interaction cycles and address attachment needs, building a foundation for more secure and responsive relationships. Special attention will be given to the unique dynamics of intercultural couples, including how EFT can help navigate cultural misunderstandings, attachment conflicts, and divergent family expectations.
Educational Goals/Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) and its application in supporting intercultural couples.
At the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Identify the core concepts and stages of the EFT model.
- Describe common relational challenges in couples and how they affect attachment dynamics.
- Apply EFT techniques to help intercultural couples navigate cultural differences and strengthen emotional connection.
Presenter:
Nadia Alvarez, M.S., LMFT (she/her/ella) is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a private practice in Highland Park. Social justice, intersectionalism, and anti-oppression values deeply inform her work. She has a background in working with diverse populations with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and trauma. Nadia is a certified Emotionally Focused Couple Therapist (EFCT) and is an EFCT Supervisor in training. She specializes in working with intercultural couples.
For more information, contact Course Organizer/CE Networking Chair Alexandra Levins-Trail.
Event Details:
For: Licensed Therapists, Associates, Students, & Related Professionals
When: Friday, February 21, 2025 from 9:00am-11:00am
8:30-9:00: Check-In
9:00: Meeting/Presentation Begins
11:00: Meeting/Presentation & Related Announcements End
11:00-11:30: Participant Announcements (optional)
If you are interested in expanding your professional networking, sign up for Participant Announcements when you register. This segment is from 11:00am-11:30am, and is an optional 1/2 hour after the presentation.
After the presentation we will provide you with a link to a simple online test and evaluation questionnaire. When the test questions and the evaluation are completed, you will be provided with an online CE Certificate that can be personalized with your name and license information and either printed or saved on your computer.
Where: Online Via Zoom (Your registration confirmation email will include the Zoom link and instructions for accessing the event. A reminder email will be sent prior to the event.)
Cost:
$25 for LA-CAMFT Members
Other CAMFT Chapter Members
CSCSW Members
$15 for Prelicensed Members
Other CAMFT Chapter Prelicensed Members
$35 for Non-Members
$20 for Prelicensed Non-Members
*Registration closes Thursday, February 20 at 10:00pm.*
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Register online today! We look forward to seeing you on Zoom.
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CAMFT Approved Continuing Education Provider 59450. LA-CAMFT is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists to sponsor continuing education for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs. LA-CAMFT maintains responsibility for this program/course and its content.
This course meets the qualifications for 2 continuing education credits for MFTs, LPCCs, and/or LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
To receive CE certificate: Participants must sign in/sign out, and must complete an evaluation form upon course completion. For a Course Schedule, please contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Refund policy: 48-hour notice required for refund of fee minus $5.00 administrative cost. Exceptions can be made for 48-hour notice in cases of emergency. Contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Accommodations for Special Needs: Contact Course Organizer at NetworkingChair@LACAMFT.org.
Grievances: Program Administrator/CFO manages all grievances—and will acknowledge, investigate and remedy grievances. Response to grievances will be made in writing within 30 days. Contact them at cfo@lacamft.org.
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