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Registration for VIRTUAL Training of July 12, 2022

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Couples Counseling Theories: Introducing the Integrative Model of Brief Couples Counseling

Presented by Dr. Zach Bloom PhD, LCPC, LFMT  


Tuesday, July 12, 2022 

2:00pm-3:30pm  Virtual 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD   

1.5 CE Credits - Semillas Counseling PLLC is licensed by the State of Illinois as a CE provider for counselors. Attendees must be present for the entirety of the program to earn CE credit


Registration for this program closes July 6, 2022 


Refund/Cancellation Policy


Questions?  Email us at training@semillascounseling.com 

Semillas Counseling PLLC

737 N Michigan Avenue, 737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611, United States

(773) 789-9775

Professional Development

 Semillas Counseling PLLC offers professional development workshops and clinical consultation to strengthen your clinical couples counseling skills.  

Upcoming Trainings

Upcoming Training: Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Couples Counseling, River North, Chicago, Marriage Support, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy

Introducing the Integrative Model of Brief Couples Counseling

Presented by Dr. Zach Bloom PhD, LCPC, LFMT 


Tuesday, June 21, 2022

2:00pm-3:30pm 

Virtual - 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD

1.5 CE Credits

Semillas Counseling PLLC is licensed by the State of Illinois as a CE provider for counselors. Attendees must be present for the entirety of the program to earn CE credit


Program Overview

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will learn about the basics of Young, Long, & Barden's Brief Couples Counseling Integrative Model


Program Objectives

Participants will: 

  • Identify theoretical models and the principles and concepts that represent those theories
  • Understand the role of attachment in romantic relationships 
  • Apply the Brief Couples Counseling Integrative Model in their work with couples 
  • Create an interactive definition of the couple’s identified problem 
  • Identify appropriate techniques to assist couples in meeting their counseling goals


Audience: 

 This workshop is open to:

  • masters level mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their couples counseling skills
  • the greater mental health professional community, those curious about couples counseling 
  • students pursuing a graduate degree within the mental health field 


About Dr. Zach Bloom, PhD, LCPC, LFMT

Zachary D. Bloom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Bloom specializes in working with individuals and couples presenting to counseling with issues related to trauma, anger management, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Bloom is also an associate professor at Northeastern Illinois University where he teaches courses in individual, couple, and family counseling.

Registration and Refund Policy

Registration and Refund Policy

Registration Process:


To register for any of our trainings, please complete the appropriate registration form below.  Registration is not complete until payment has been received.  Our administrative team will outreach to secure payment via credit card, check or Zelle.  Registration for all programs are closed 5 days prior event. 


Refund and Cancellation Policy for all trainings:  

In the event you are unable to a training for which you have registered, refunds are provided as follows:

  • Up to 4 weeks prior to the training – Full refund minus a $15 administration fee
  • Less than 4 weeks, but prior to 7 days prior to the training – No refunds (the fee is transferable to another qualified participant or 35% of the fee may be applied to a future Semillas Counseling PLLC training offering).
  • Less than 7 days prior to training, no refunds

If a training is cancelled for any reason, a full refund will be provided.


For any questions related to any of our trainings: training@semillascounseling.com or call 773 789-9775

Past Trainings

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Past Training: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Couples Counseling, River North, Chicago, Marriage Support, Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy

The Nuts, The Bolts, The Basics of a Systemic Approach to Couples Counseling

Presented by Dr. Zach Bloom PhD, LCPC, LFMT 


Tuesday, June 21, 2022

2:00pm-3:30pm 

Virtual - 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD

1.5 CE Credits

Semillas Counseling PLLC is licensed by the State of Illinois as a CE provider for counselors. Attendees must be present for the entirety of the program to earn CE credit


Program Overview

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will learn about the basics of a system approach to support couples in various stages of restoring their relationship.


Program Objectives

Participants will: 

  • Learn how to utilize a systemic approach within couples counseling 
  • Understand how couples counseling differs from individual counseling 
  • Be able to assess when couples counseling might be contraindicated 
  • Develop strategies to examine therapist countertransference 
  • Identify practices to interrupt negative feedback loops and ineffective communication patterns


Audience: 

 This workshop is open to:

  • masters level mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their couples counseling skills
  • the greater mental health professional community, those curious about couples counseling 
  • students pursuing a graduate degree within the mental health field 


About Dr. Zach Bloom, PhD, LCPC, LFMT

Zachary D. Bloom is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Dr. Bloom specializes in working with individuals and couples presenting to counseling with issues related to trauma, anger management, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Bloom is also an associate professor at Northeastern Illinois University where he teaches courses in individual, couple, and family counseling.

Past Training: Essential Interventions for Couples Therapy

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Past Training: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Essential Interventions for Couples Therapy

Presented by Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum


Essential Interventions for Couples Therapy Workshop


Tuesday, April 26, 2022

2:00pm-3:30pm 

Virtual - Synchronous 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD

1.5 CE Credits

Semillas Counseling PLLC is licensed by the State of Illinois as a CE provider for counselors. Attendees must be present for the entirety of the program to earn CE credit


Program Overview

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will Learn about basic and advanced interventions to support couples in various stages of restoring their relationship. 


Program Objectives

Participants will: 

  • Describe the three stages of the treatment process in couples therapy 
  • Learn tools to use in sessions during the first stage of the treatment process and demonstrate how to use them 
  • Learn tools to use in sessions during the second stage of the treatment process and demonstrate how to use them 
  • Learn tools to use in sessions during the third stage of the treatment process and demonstrate how to use them


Audience: 

 This workshop is open to:

  • masters level mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their couples counseling skills
  • the greater mental health professional community, those curious about couples counseling 
  • students pursuing a graduate degree within the mental health field 


About Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum

Sara Schwarzbaum, EdD, LCPC, LMFT, is a retired Professor of Couples and Family Counseling at NEIU, and the founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago, and founder of The Academy for Couples Therapists. Sara works with couples who want to improve their relationship; and also offers education and consultation for counselors who want to improve their work with couples.

Past Trainings: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Frameworks for Couples Counseling

Presented by Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum


Frameworks for Couples Counseling 

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

2:00pm-3:30pm 

Virtual - Synchronous 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD


Program Overview

In this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will be provided an overview of the essential frameworks for couples counseling, the common features of all frameworks, and the advantages of conceptualizing couples from multiple perspectives. Through an illustration of a clinical case, participants will identify strategies to prepare and support couples for an effective course of treatment


Program Objectives

Participants will be able to:

· Identify four essential frameworks commonly utilized when working with couples

· Identify the stages of couples counseling

· Identify constraints in relying solely on one framework

· Create an action plan for initial sessions with couples; assessing strengths, resiliency and developing an appropriate treatment plan


Audience: 

 This workshop is open to:

  • masters level mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their couples counseling skills
  • the greater mental health professional community, those curious about couples counseling 
  • students pursuing a graduate degree within the mental health field 


About Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum

Sara Schwarzbaum, EdD, LCPC, LMFT, is a retired Professor of Couples and Family Counseling at NEIU, and the founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago, and founder of The Academy for Couples Therapists. Sara works with couples who want to improve their relationship; and also offers education and consultation for counselors who want to improve their work with couples.

Past Training: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Discernment and Separation Counseling

Presented by Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum


Discernment and Separation Counseling Workshop


Tuesday, January 18, 2022

2:00pm-3:30pm 

Virtual - Synchronous 


Cost of Workshop:  $50.00 USD


Program Overview

 In this 90-minute interactive workshop, participants will learn about discernment counseling protocol, separation counseling, separation agreements, and how to support partners to honor their relationship. 


Program Objectives

  • Participants will be able to:
  • Understand how discernment counseling differs from couples therapy and from separation counseling 
  • Summarize the characteristics of discernment counseling 
  • Compare the clinical interventions with the leaning in and the leaning out partner Identify basic issues a therapist needs to know about separation counseling and divorce counseling 


Audience: 

 This workshop is open to:

  • masters level mental health professionals seeking to strengthen their couples counseling skills
  • the greater mental health professional community, those curious about couples counseling 
  • students pursuing a graduate degree within the mental health field 


About Dr. Sara Schwarzbaum

Sara Schwarzbaum, EdD, LCPC, LMFT, is a retired Professor of Couples and Family Counseling at NEIU, and the founder of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago, and founder of The Academy for Couples Therapists. Sara works with couples who want to improve their relationship; and also offers education and consultation for counselors who want to improve their work with couples.

Semillas Counseling PLLC


737 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60611


4001 N Wolcott Ave, Chicago IL, 60613


773 789-9775


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