This Two-Day Workshop, facilitated by ROSEMARY WATKINS, is for professionals exploring Couples Therapy whereby Couples are experiencing significant levels of distress connected to the Relationship itself. The workshop also explores Couples’ relationships within a context of ‘the science behind the changes in the brain’ that occurs in social relationships.
The focus is mainly one of ‘exploration’ & ‘discussion’ in context of some role-play and reflection on the concepts and their application to the real world of therapy. Rosemary will draw on the work of Mario Mikulincer, Jim Coan, Susan Johnson and Alan Carr, amongst others.
Therapists can learn to:
• Identify negative patterns of interaction and how they are maintained
• Manage heightened emotional reactivity
• Identify the common unmet needs underpinning the distress.
• Identify and work with resistance and defensiveness
• Identify and assist couples to work with the influence of early attachment styles
• Understand the brain changes that occur in social relationships
• Recognise boundary issues (including risk of therapist triangulation)
• Engage in self-care
Rosemary has facilitated this workshop numerous times over the past two decades in Perth and overseas. Some Comments from previous workshop participants:
“The content was so interesting that time flies. I wish there would be another one or two more days of this workshop”.
“Understanding attachment styles and FOO dynamics helps me to look into my own background and it helps to facilitate how I could assist the client to resolve their current situation. It is reassuring that we are in no position to change anyone”.
“The demonstration by Rosemary really helps to bring all the concepts and theories being taught to life”.
“Perfect for my ‘distressed couples’ and those encountering infidelity”
“Excellent workshop, very relevant to my work and Process focussed”.
“I have avoided taking on couples due to lack of confidence. I now feel confident to think about Couples work”
“Will definitely help me with my work with couples in distress, especially in being more aware of reasons behind reactions and how to manage couple sessions”
Dates: Fri & Sat 13 & 14 March 2026 9.00am – 4.30pm
Cost: Regular: $528 (Includes GST) if paid after 13 February 2026
Early bird: $484 (Includes GST) if paid before 13 February 2026
(Light Lunch, morning & afternoon tea & coffee provided)
Venue: Conference Room, William Street Family Therapy Centre
544 William Street, Mount Lawley WA 6050 (cnr Chelmsford Road)
Cancellation policy: No cancellation, but place transferable to a third party
Enquiries: Secretary, William Street Family Therapy centre 544 William St, Mt Lawley WA 6050
Facilitator: ROSEMARY WATKINS MA Human Services (Training Team member at William Street Family Therapy Centre) is an experienced therapist, trainer and group facilitator; she is a Registered Supervisor and Clinical member of AAFT (Australian Association of Family Therapy) and holds registration with The Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Rosemary aims to share her knowledge in a relaxed, informative way that holds an intention of promoting the development of a more confident and encouraged therapist, who is willing to explore a deepening of their own creative energy in the therapeutic setting.
REGISTRATION: Watkins Workshop: Therapy with Distressed Couples (13 & 14 March 2026)
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Payment: Make Cheques payable to: William Street Family Therapy Centre, 544 William St, Mount Lawley WA 6050
If your wish to pay by EFT, please register online and then make payment to the following account:
• Account Name: William Street Family Therapy Centre
• BSB Number: 036 045
• Account Number: 103606
• Reference: Your name and the course name & date
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