In-person 6 CE hours for Mental Health Professionals in Flintstone, GA
Conflict Isn't the Enemy
Teaching Clients to Maintain Connection During Relational Tension
Conflict is a normal part of human relationships, yet many clients experience conflict as a threat that leads to emotional reactivity, avoidance, and disconnection. This interactive training explores the neurobiological, emotional, and relational processes that influence client responses to interpersonal tension.
Drawing from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, family systems concepts, and communication research, participants will learn practical strategies for assessing relational dynamics and helping clients maintain connection during conflict. Topics include the relational field, productive curiosity, productive empathy, emotional regulation, dialogue-based interventions, and the impact of relationship stress on the body. Participants will also learn how to apply the C.A.L.M. Method (Clarify, Awaken, Lift, Master) as a framework for case conceptualization, treatment planning, and healthier communication.
Clinicians will leave with practical tools that can be immediately integrated into work with individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing relational distress.
Available Dates listed below. Each class is limited to 15 attendees in order to practice and maximize experiences taught.
Each class is $197 – Just click on the date you want to attend. You’ll see the checkout page.
Agenda for the day
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Training begins promptly at 9:00 AM and ends at 4:30. Participants must attend the entire time for their CEU certificate.
6 Core hours (approved for Georgia-licensed professional counselors, social workers, and marriage & family therapists)
9:00 - Module One “Conflict isn't the enemy."
- Relationship stress and the physical body
- Neurobiology of conflict and disconnection
- Attachment, emotional triggers, and nervous system activation
- Why clients avoid conflict
Learning Objective #1: Describe the neurobiological, emotional, and relational processes that contribute to disconnection during interpersonal conflict.
10:45 - Module 2 "Understanding the Relational Field"
- The relational field: the space in-between and the role of quantum physics
- Family-of-origin influences
- Relational patterns and habit energies
- Authentic responses vs.reactive feedback loops
Learning Objectives #2 & #3:
- Identify common examples of authentic responses and reactive feedback loops.
- Define the concept of habit energies and explain the importance of recognizing them.
1:30 - Module 3 “Nurturing Curiosity and Productive Empathy”
- Neurological contrasts between judgment and curiosity
- Energetic empathy and emotional responsibility
- Holding the tension of differences with mindfulness techniques
- Dialogue-based communication interventions
Learning Objective #4
- Apply dialogue-based interventions that promote emotional regulation and connection during conflict.
3:15 - Module 4 "Creating Movement, Meaning, and Connection
- Emotions as temporary messengers designed to move and flow
- Extracting the red thread of difficult relationships
- Narrative reframing and natural completions
- Integrating the C.A.L.M. Method into treatment planning
Learning Objective #5:
- Integrate the C.A.L.M. Method into case conceptualization and treatment planning to support healthier communication, emotional resilience, and relational well-being.
Presenter's Bio
Judy K. Herman, LPC-MHSP, NCC
Judy is a licensed psychotherapist, speaker, author, and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She specializes in communication, conflict resolution, emotional wellness, and relationship dynamics.
Judy is the creator of the C.A.L.M. Method and integrates attachment theory, family systems, interpersonal neurobiology, and relationship-focused interventions into her work with individuals, couples, and groups. She is the author of two books and host of the Better Relationships, Better Life podcast.
