Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • i Welcome to PORT

    • ii PORT Level 1 for Professionals

    • iii Assumed pre-PORT Learning

    • iv School of Love

    • vi Introduction to the Presence Bridge Model

    • vii Introduction to the Relational Brain Model

    • viii Introduction to the 5 Step Therapy Progress Model

    • ix Downloadable Infographics

    • x Course Learning Objectives

  • 2

    Module 1: The History of Couples Counselling

    • 1.1 History of Couples Therapy

    • 1.2 John Gottman and the Relationship Killers

    • 1.3 Paul Eckman's Facial Action Coding System

    • 1.4 Fight Stopping

    • 1.5 The Science of Healthy Relationships

    • 1.6 Sue Johnson and Emotionally Focused Therapy

    • 1.7 Attachment in Committed Relationships

    • 1.8 EFT and Connection

    • 1.9 Stan Tatkin and Secure Functioning

    • 1.10 Triple Bridge and STOP Intervention

    • 1.11 STOPS, Beginnings and Relationship Primacy

    • 1.12 Jack and Sally Demo: Prioritize the Relationship

    • 1.13 Jack and Sally Demo: Review the Learnings

    • 1.14 IMAGO

    • 1.14 The Developmental Method and 3rd Generation Therapies

    • 1.15 PORT and Integrated Couples Therapy

    • 1.16 PORT Combined Infographic (Downloadable)

    • 1.17 Couples Therapy Interventions - A Primer

    • 1.18 Betrayal Series Demo

    • Q & A Therapeutic Stance

  • 3

    Module 2: Pursuer / Avoider Dynamics

    • 2.1 Introduction to the Cycle of Relationship

    • 2.2 From Honeymoon to Commitment

    • 2.3 The Power Struggle and Crisis

    • 2.4 The Couple's Awakening and Mature Love

    • 2.5 Who are Pursuers and Avoiders?

    • 2.6 What is a Fight?

    • 2.7 Trauma, Disorganized Attachment and Fight Stopping

    • 8.12 Pursuer Avoider Interventions

    • 2.8 Jack and Sally Demo - Partner as Intimate Resource

    • 2.9 Dan and Bri Demo - Challenges with the Pursuer

    • 2.10 Dan and Bri Demo - Challenges with the Avoider

    • Bonus: Cycle of Conflict

  • 4

    Module 3: The Presence Bridge Model

    • 3.1 Connecting Two Worlds

    • 3.2 Presence Bridge Invitations

    • 8.6 Bridge Interventions - Invitations

    • Goddess Declaration

    • Sex Therapy 101

    • Appreciation Flooding

    • 3.3 The Presence- Sending and Mirroring

    • 8.7 Presence Bridge Mirroring Interventions

    • 3.4 The Presence Bridge - Empathy

    • 3.5 Dan and Bri Demo - Practice Sending and Mirroring

    • Presence Bridge Empathy Interventions

    • 3.6 Presence Bridge - Validation

    • 8.8 Presence Bridge Validation Interventions

    • 3.7 Managing Transition and Response

    • 8.9 Presence Bridge Response Interventions

    • 3.8 Values Needs and Longings

    • 3.9 Jack and Sally Demo - Identifying Needs

    • Q & A 'Have At It' Intervention

  • 5

    Module 4: The Relational Brain Model

    • 4.1 Integrating Neuroscience with Couples Therapy

    • 4.2 The Relational Brain Model

    • 4.3 The Baby Brain

    • 4.4 Baby Brain Therapist Interventions

    • 4.5 Dan and Bri Demo - Baby Brain Interventions

    • 8.2 Baby Brain Interventions

    • Non Verbal Demo

    • Hug Video

    • 4.6 The Child Brain

    • 4.7 Child Brain Therapy Strategies

    • 8.3 Child Brain Interventions

    • Soft Start Up

    • Best Friend Intervention

    • Really Really Intervention

    • 4.8 The Adult Brain and Therapy Strategies

    • 8.4 Adult Brain Interventions

    • Relationship V.2.0 Instructions

    • 4.9 The Observer Brain and Therapy Strategies

    • 8.5 Observer Brain Interventions

    • 4.10 Pathways to Depth

    • 4.11 EFT Critique and PORT Reframe

    • 4.12 Going to Depth in Couples Counselling

    • 4.13 Jack and Sally Demo - Tracking Brain States

    • Q & A Paradoxical Imperative

  • 6

    Module 5: The 5 Step Therapy Progress Model

    • 5.1 5 Stage Therapy Progress Model

    • 5.2 Alliance

    • 5.3 Truth

    • 5.4 Justice

    • 5.5 Mercy

    • 5.6 Peace

    • 5.7 Q & A Finding Alliance

    • 8.11 5 Step Interventions

    • Q & A Deepening and Shallowing Interventions

  • 7

    Module 6: Assessments

    • 6.1 Assessment Overview

    • 6.2 Getting the Couple Engaged

    • 6.3 Scoping

    • 6.4 Understanding the Couple's Attachment Patterns

    • 6.5 Identifying Relationship Challenges

    • 6.6 Q & A Assessments

    • 6.7 Individual versus Couples Therapy Considerations

    • 6.8 PORT Assessment Demonstration 1

    • 6.PORT Assessment Demonstration 2

    • PORT Assessment Demonstration 3

    • PORT Assessment Demonstration 4

    • 6.9 How to complete a formulation as part of an assessment

  • 8

    Module 6: Formulations

    • 7.1 Formulations

    • 7.2 Strengths

    • 7.3 Familiar Connections

    • 7.4 Achievements

    • 7.5 Obstacles

    • 7.6 Challenges

    • 7.7 Costs

    • 7.8 Learned Patterns

    • 7.9 Resources

    • 7.10 Possibilities

    • 7.11 Formulation Outcomes

    • 7.12 Assessment and Formulation Worksheet

    • 7.13 Jack and Sally Formulation Example

    • 7.14 Jack and Sally Demo Discussion

    • 7.15 Formulation Personal Reflection

  • 9

    Module 7 Betrayal

    • 8.1 Dealing with Betrayal

    • 8.2 The Challenge of Betrayal trauma (tm)

    • 8.3 The Betrayal Trap

    • 8.4 Key Ideas of Working with Betrayal

    • 8.5 The Neuropsychology of Trust and Betrayal

    • Shame and Gender Interventions 8.10

    • 8.6 Repairing Relational Safety

    • 8.7 Repairing Identity and Narcissistic Wounds

    • 8.8 Repairing Reality and Managing Truth

    • 8.9 Giving Borrowed Trust

    • 8.10 Betrayal is Relational

    • 8.11 The Therapist Plan for Working with Betrayal

    • 8.12 Betrayal Recovery Phases

    • 8.13 Differentiation in Betrayal Recovery

    • 8.14 Dan and Bri Demo and Case Discussion

    • 8.15 Learning more about Betrayal Work

    • 8.16 Bonus Lesson - The Karpman Triangle

  • 10

    Certificate of Completion

    • PORT 1 Course Evaluation

    • Final Assessment