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Dallas, Texas — May 10-14, 2010
Five-Day Intensive training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples.  

 

Irvine, California — April 30-May 1,  2010
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships:  Advanced Strategies for Helping Your Clients to Rewire Outmoded Emotional Habits. (Brent Atkinson). Sponsored by the University of California Irvine Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. 

 

Farmington, Connecticut — April 16, 2010
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships:  Advanced Strategies for Helping Your Clients to Rewire Outmoded Emotional Habits. (Brent Atkinson). Master Therapist Workshop Series, University of Connecticut Health Center.

 

Hoffman Estates, Illinois — September 29 - October 3, 2009
Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson).  Held at Northern Illinois University's Hoffman Estates Campus.  

 

Portland, Oregon — September 17-19, 2009
Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Two-day introductory workshop followed by a day of advanced training for a smaller group. Hosted by Lewis & Clark College. 

 

Cape Cod, Massachusetts — July 27-31, 2009
Five-Day Training: Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advanced Strategies for Teaching Your Clients to Rewire Outmoded Emotional Habits. (Brent Atkinson). 26th Annual Cape Cod Summer Symposia, New England Educational Institute (NEEI).

 

Appleton, Wisconsin — May 26-30, 2009
Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). The Couples Research Institute.

 

Louisville, Kentucky — May 8, 2009
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships: Advanced Strategies for Teaching Your Clients to Rewire Outmoded Emotional Habits. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long presentation hosted by the Kentucky Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. 

 

Winfield, Illinois -- April 24, 2009
Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships. (Paul Weiss). Behavioral Health Services Center, Central DuPage Hospital. 

 

Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 18-22, 2009
Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). The Couples Research Institute.

 

Hilton Head, South Carolina — December 11, 2008
The Crucial Role of Anger in the Process of Healthy Boundary Setting. (Brent Atkinson). Two hour workshop. Annual conference of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.

 

Hilton Head, South Carolina — December 8-10, 2008
Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advanced Strategies for Teaching Your Clients to Rewire Outmoded Emotional Habits. (Brent Atkinson). Three-day Pre-Conference Training. Annual conference of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.


National Teleconference - October 17, 2008, 12 PM EST
Emotional Intelligence in Relationships. Hosted by Goodtherapy.org.

 

Carol Stream, Illinois — August 21, 2008
Treating Challenging Couples. (Paul Weiss). Wheaton Youth Outreach.

 

Geneva, Illinois — August 1-8, 2008
Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). The Couples Research Institute.

 

Portland, Oregon — May 23-27, 2008
Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Hosted by Lewis & Clark College.

 

Madison, Wisconsin — April 5, 2008
Introduction to Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long seminar. The Psychology Center.

 

Hoffman Estates, Illinois — March 14, 2008
In Recovery: Recovering Intimate Relationships. (Paul Weiss). Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Substance Abuse Series.

 

Washington, D.C. — March 13-16, 2008
Reconditioning the Hijacked Brain: Why Once a Week Isn't Enough in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.

 

St. Louis, Missouri — January 21, 2008
Advanced Seminar in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long seminar.

 

Champaign, Illinois — January 11, 2008
Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long seminar, The University of Illinois Counseling Center.

 

Hilton Head, South Carolina — December 11, 2008
Create New Emotional Habits: Secrets of Successful Intimate Partners. (Brent Atkinson). Two hour workshop. Annual conference of the National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine.

 

Des Plaines, Illinois — November 20, 2007

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: The Science of Love. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long workshop. Oakton College.


Geneva, Illinois — October 17-21, 2007

Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson and other clinical faculty of the Couples Research Institute).


Malta, Illinois — September 19, 2007

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long workshop. Kishwaukee College.


Portland, Oregon — August 3-4, 2007

Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). 15-hour course offered through Lewis and Clark College.


Geneva, Illinois — June 4-8, 2007

Five-Day Intensive Training in Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson and other clinical facult of the Couples Research Institute).


National Teleconference — May 23, 2007

Rewiring Automatic Interpersonal Reactions through Daily Practices that Promote New Levels of Neural Integration in Each Partner. (Brent Atkinson). Imago Think Tank.


St. Louis, Missouri — April 27, 2007

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long seminar. St. Johns Mercy Medical Center.


Schaumburg, Illinois — April 3, 2007

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long presentation. Schaumburg Family Counseling Center.


Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada — May 29, 2006

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships, presentation for mental health professionals; Ten Habits of Successful Partners, presentation for the public. (Brent Atkinson).


Washington, D.C — March 16-19, 2006

Treating the High-Conflict Couple. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long featured presentation. Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.


Elgin, Illinois — March 11, 2006

Increasing Effectiveness in Couples Therapy: Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Jeff Lata). Annual Conference of the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


Vernon Hills, IL — September 16, 2005

Increasing Effectiveness in Couples Therapy. (Jeff Lata). Professional Seminar Presented to the Lake County Chapter of the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


Washington, D.C, — March 17-20, 2005

Altered States: Why insight isn't enough. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long featured presentation. Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.


Lisle, Ilinois — March 12, 2005

Introduction to Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (B. Atkinson, L. Atkinson, P. Kutz, J. Lata, J. Szekely, P. Weiss, K. Wittmann Lata). Clinical Workshop. Annual Conference if the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


Frankfort, Illinois — February 19, 2005

Ten Habits of Successful Spouses. (Paul Weiss). Frankfort United Methodist Church.


Geneva, Illinois — February 4, 2005

Rewiring Emotional States in Couples Therapy. (Jeff Lata). Professional Development Series sponsored by the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. The Couples Clinic.


Kenai, Alaska — February 3-6, 2005

Ten Habits of Successful Intimate Partners. (Brent Atkinson and Paul Weiss). Four days of seminars for couples hosted by Kenaitze Head Start, a program of Kenaitze Indian Tribe, IRA.


Keystone, Colorado — October 1, 2004

Emotional Intelligence in Couples Therapy: Advances from Neurobiology and the Science of Intimate Relationships. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long featured presentation. Annual conference of the Colorado Behavioral Healthcare Council.


Dallas, Texas — October 3, 2003

The Neurobiology of Love: Rewiring Emotions in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long workshop for mental health counseling professionals. The Reunion Institute, Salesmanship Club Youth and Family Centers.

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Washington, DC — March 21, 2003

Intimacy: What's the Brain Got to Do With It? (Brent Atkinson). Clinical Seminar. Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.


Champaign, Illinois — January 31, 2003

Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson). Day-long seminar. The University of Illinois Counseling Center.


Washington, DC — March 7-10, 2002

Wired for Love: The Neuroscience of Change. (Brent Atkinson). Clinical Seminar. Psychotherapy Networker Symposium.


Williams Bay, Wisconsin — October 5-7, 2001

Brain Processes and Parts. (Brent Atkinson). 10th Annual Internal Family Systems Conference. George Williams Campus of Aurora University.


Lisle, Illinois — April 28, 2001

The Neurobiology of Love: Rewiring Emotions in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Seminar for the annual conference of the Illinois Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


DeKalb, Illinois — April 28, 2001

Pragmatic/Experiential Therapy for Couples. (Brent Atkinson and Mark Anderson). Seminar at the Family Service Agency.


Elgin, Illinois — March 7, 2001

Healthy Marriage, Healthy Kids. (Brent Atkinson). Seminar open to the public. Summit School.


Ft. Lauderdale, Florida — November 18, 2000

Working with Emotional States in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Full-day seminar for the Broward Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


Denver, Colorado — November 2, 2000

Working with the Neurobiology of Emotion in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Full-day featured institute. Annual conference of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


Vernon Hills, Illinois — May 23, 2000

Solutions to Problems of Motivation in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Seminar for Neuropsych Clinic.


Washington, DC — April 1, 2000

The Neurobiology of Love: "Rewiring" Emotions in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Clinical Seminar. Family Therapy Networker Symposium.


Ames, Iowa — March 9, 2000

The Brain and Intimate Behavior: The Neurophysiology of Emotion and Close Interpersonal Relationships. (Brent Atkinson). Iowa State University Distinguished Lecture series.


Joliet, Illinois — January 28, 2000

Working with the Neurobiology of Emotion in Couples Therapy. (Brent Atkinson). Full-day presentation, Behavioral Health Services Network.