The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy

80. When ADHD Has a Role in the Bond: Special Guest Alexine Thompson-de Benoit

Apr 2, 2024

Join Alexine Thompson-de Benoit, an ICEEFT trainer and marriage therapist from Switzerland, as she dives into the intricacies of ADHD in relationships. She emphasizes the need for clear communication and empathy between partners, focusing on the unique challenges ADHD presents. Techniques for enhancing understanding and the importance of psychoeducation are discussed to strengthen emotional bonds. Alexine highlights compassion and personal accountability as keys to managing relationship dynamics, ultimately aiming for deeper connection and safety.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Adapting Emotionally Focused Therapy for Neurodivergence

01:41 • 2min

Navigating ADHD in Relationships

04:05 • 19min

Navigating ADHD in Relationships: Responsibility and Compassion

23:34 • 3min

Navigating Neurodivergence in Relationships

26:28 • 3min

Navigating Emotions in Therapy

29:25 • 4min

Welcome to the Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy with Drs. James Hawkins, Ph.D., LPC, and Ryan Rana, Ph.D., LMFT, LPC, ICEEFT Therapists, Supervisors, and Trainers. Thank you for listening. We hope this experience helps you push the leading edge in your work to help people connect with themselves and each other.

We are honored to have ICEEFT Trainer Alexine Thompson-de Benoit share her wisdom and expertise in working with relational bonds when ADHD is playing a major role.

Here is a link to an online training she will be hosting in 2024 https://eft-sr.ch/formation/couple-et-tdah/

ADHD IN COUPLES, THROUGH THE ATTACHMENT FILTER

The ICEEFT-recognized masterclass « ADHD through the attachment filter » focuses on how to navigate ADHD-impacted couples through EFT to help them create connection and safety. In this 12-hour training, you’ll learn how to recognize and lead the tango with these couples. We’ll work with video clips of standard EFT interventions. The case where the therapist has ADHD will also be examined.

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We desire to use this podcast to help equip therapists with tools and encouragement to help them with relational distress. We are also part of a team that has created an online training program, Success in Vulnerability (SV). Success In Vulnerability is your premier online education experience that leads with innovative instruction to advance your therapeutic effectiveness through Success in Vulnerability's exclusive Modules and full-length Clinical Examples.

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