The Direct/Inferential Communication & The Physical/Emotional Sexuality Models in Relationships

Description: The Physical/Emotional Sexuality Model is a new/old way of perceiving how we communicate, based on hypnotic suggestibility. What is especially poignant is that it tends to show up in couples and other relationships, causing all kinds of problems until we understand it. I will be explaining it in simple terms that are easy to present to your clients especially in relationship work. It is easy to implement and produces instant positive results in increasing understanding and reducing conflict between partners.

CE Broker Tracking #: 20-905409

This event is sponsored by FMHCA, an NBCC-Approved Continuing Education Provider. FMHCA NBCC Provider# 2058. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified.  FMHCA is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. This course is approved by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, LMHC, LMFT, LCSW – FMHCA CE Broker #: 50-748

Learning Objectives:

1. Attendees will b e able to understand and explain the model in simple terms to their clients.
2. Attendees will be able to demonstrate attenuation of the communication model to improve communication in sessions and between relational partner.
3. Attendees will be able to compare and contrast the differences between the physical sexual and the emotional sexual dichotomies of the model.
4. Attendees will be able to apply these tenets to the analysis of case presentations.

About the Presenter:

Michael Holler is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, Forensic Mental Health Evaluator, a Certified Child Custody Evaluator, a Qualified Parenting Coordinator, a Qualified Clinical Supervisor and a Certified Family and County Mediator. Michael has a private practice in Tavernier in the Florida Keys. Michael has been working with individuals, families, couples and organizations for over 25 years. Michael is also a Neurofeedback provider. Michael has worked in inpatient psychiatric, community mental health and private practice settings; Michael has worked as an adjunct professor in psychology at Florida Keys Community College. Michael was President of the Upper Keys Interagency Council in 1997. Michael was the first Intensive Onsite Services Counselor in the State of Florida.  Michael is the Past President and Ethics Committee Chair, and currently serves as Parliamentarian of the Florida Mental Health Counselors Association. Michael conducted his own research and evaluation on the Direct/Inferential Model of Communication in both his senior project (bachelor’s level) and his Masters Thesis. For his Senior Project on this subject Michael was awarded Second Prize in the Undergraduate Research Competition of the Missouri Psychological Association. In cooperation with the Deputy Clerk of Monroe County Court, Michael developed a Social Investigation Program for the Monroe County Court. Michael is a former musician (Guitarist & Singer) and continues to perform as a hobby. Michael also was a former Master Scuba Instructor, and was the author of an article published in the Fourth Quarter 1994 issue of the Undersea Journal of the Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI), entitled: The Psychological Aspects of Dive Rescue Management.