Upcoming Workshops & Training

IN-PERSON & LIVE WEBINAR WORKSHOPS

Association for Play Therapy (APT) Approved Provider 18-565 ~ Texas LPC, LMFT, & LCSW Provider # No Longer Required

PRESENTER: Desirae Ysasi, LPC-S

PRESENTER BIO: Desirae Ysasi is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor with nearly two decades of experience, specializing in relationship counseling. Serving the San Antonio community since 2006, she works exclusively with couples in romantic relationships, folks in non-traditional romantic relationship structures (ethical nonmonogamy), and adults seeking to improve family dynamics. Desirae became a Certified Relational Life Therapist in 2018 trained directly by Terry Real, the founder of Relational Life Therapy (RLT). She joined the faculty of the Relational Life Institute in 2022 and now serves as Director of Training & Certification, overseeing the global certification program. She has been the owner of Ysasi Counseling since 2014 and in the fall of 2024, Desirae opened Relational Life Texas, a virtual therapy group practice focused on RLT, providing relationship therapy across Texas. In her downtime, Desirae enjoys reading, gardening, practicing yoga, and enjoying her beloved San Antonio with family and dear friends.

DATE: November 15, 2024

TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM CENTRAL TIME

INVETMENT: $145.00 Professionals OR $120.00 Students & Associates

CE: Six (6) Contact CEs (in-person attendees only) OR Six (6) Live Webinar CEs (live webinar attendees only). NO PARTIAL CE PROVIDED. You must attend the entire training to receive CE certificate.

DESCRIPTION: This professional course provides an introductory exploration of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), offering therapists the tools and knowledge to apply this transformative approach in their practice. Participants will delve into the roots and modern influences of RLT, learn the five core principles that shape therapeutic interventions, and master the essential skill of relational mindfulness. The course will also cover key concepts such as the parts of the self (Wounded Child, Adaptive Child, Wise Adult) and how RLT differs from traditional couples therapy by effectively addressing issues like grandiosity and taking sides when necessary. Additionally, therapists will be trained to guide couples from individual empowerment (power over) to relational empowerment (power with), fostering healthier, more connected relationships. Finally, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the three phases of RLT, learning how to navigate each phase with clear goals and therapeutic intentions. This course equips clinicians with both the theoretical understanding and practical skills to transform relationships using the RLT model.

WORKSHOP LEVEL: Beginner

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Participants will be able to…

1. Explore the Foundations of Relational Life Therapy (RLT)

• Understand the historical roots and contemporary influences shaping RLT as a therapeutic model.

2. Comprehend the Core Principles of RLT

• Learn and apply the five guiding principles of RLT in clinical practice.

3. Master Relational Mindfulness

• Gain a deep understanding of relational mindfulness and how to incorporate it as a core skill in therapeutic interventions.

4. Identify the Parts of the Self in RLT

• Distinguish between the Wounded Child, Adaptive Child, and Wise Adult within clients and understand their roles in relationship dynamics.

5. Compare RLT with Traditional Couples Therapy

• Recognize the key differences between RLT and traditional couples therapy, including how to appropriately take sides and confront grandiosity effectively in therapy.

6. Teach Relational Empowerment in Couples Work

• Understand and instruct couples on the concept of relational empowerment (power with), contrasting it with individual empowerment (power over).

7. Understand the Phases of RLT

• Learn the three phases of RLT therapy, including the goals and therapeutic intentions for each phase.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: Coming Soon!

• 8:45-9:00: Check-in/Sign-in

• 9:00-10:15: Foundations and Core Principles of RLT

• 10:15-10:30: Break

• 10:30-12:00: Relational Mindfulness and Parts of the Self

• 12:00-1:00 - LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

• 1:00 - 2:15 Taking Sides, Confronting Grandiosity, Relational Empowerment

• 2:15 - 2:30 Break

• 2:30 - 3:45 The Arc of RLT

• 3:45 - 4:00 Closing and Check out

  NOTE: There is no official A.M. or P.M. break. A brief, 5-minute break may be taken and made up throughout workshop.

VIRTUAL PARTIPICANT REQUIREMENTS (for virtual attendees ONLY):

• Video participation with camera on for the duration of webinar with legal name displayed.

• Completion of post-test and evaluation prior to receiving CE certificate.

• Attendees must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field or are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree program in a mental health field to qualify for a play therapy CE certificate.

• LIVE WEBINAR ONLY CE PROVIDED. If you choose to leave your camera off or miss part of the training, then you are choosing not to receive CEs for this training as non-contact CEs will NOT be provided.

Continuing Education Information:

Wellspring of Life (WOL) Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC is a continuing education provider in the state of Texas and attendees are eligible for Texas LPC, LMFT, and SW continuing education hours. Texas LPC, Texas LMFT, and Texas LCSW provider numbers are no longer required. If your license is outside of Texas, please contact your professional licensing board to see if a WOL certificate of completion for verification meets your licensing continuing education requirements. Wellspring of Life Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC is also an approved provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), APT Approved Provider 18-565, and can award play therapy CE hours for play therapy training only.

Refund/Cancellation Policy:

If you need to cancel, a request must be submitted 14 days prior to the workshop date. A refund, minus a $25.00 processing fee, will be given ONLY when a 14-day notice has been received. Cancellations with less than a 14-day notice or a no-show on the day of the workshop due to an emergency (proof must be submitted) may use their funds towards a future workshop. Funds expire after 2 years of the original date of the workshop.

Grievance Policy:

Any concerns or complaints related to a workshop presenter, contents of the presenter’s instructional materials being presented, or an individual educational style being utilized, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to first address concerns to the presenter. If the presenter is not available, the individual is asked to place his/her comments in writing. The Clinical Director of Wellspring of Life Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC, will convey these comments to the speaker/presenter while maintaining confidentiality of the complainant.

If the complaint concerns a continuing education activity, its content, level of presentation, or facilities in which the event is being held, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to submit concerns in writing to the Clinical Director of Wellspring of Life Counseling & Play Therapy Center, PLLC. The Clinical Director will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible and work with the individual to come to a resolution. Resolutions may include, but are not limited to, a partial refund of fees paid or credit toward a future event.