Fostering Financial and Relational Security with Attachment Theory
About the Course
Financial planners, therapists, and financial therapists will be introduced to the psychological theory of attachment theory, its implications and applications for financial planning, and financial therapy. The students will have the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and practice skills in action during this course that will directly improve how they engage with their clients around money and relationships. With this new knowledge and skills, it is expected that the professionals will be able to help clients and couples more effectively communicate their emotional, relational, and financial needs in their relationship, helping them to foster greater financial intimacy and financial well-being.
After the course you will be able to:
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Understand a proven six-step process for handling conflict including both a quick fix and true resolution.
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Understand how the interaction of client and professional attitudes, values, and behaviors impact forward progress.
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Understand source of conflict.
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Learn communication strategies that produce lasting improvements and reduced conflict.
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Develop strategies for building empathy and compassion to reduce conflictual conversation.
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Gain a holistic understanding of how conflict resolution and wellness are related.
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Meet your Instructor
Ed Coambs, MBA, MA, MS, CFP®, CFT-I™, LMFT
Ed Coambs, LMFT, CFP®, CFT-I™, MS, MBA, MA – Ed seeks to expand the awareness and practice of Financial Therapy in the fields of mental health and financial planning. Ed operates a private practice counseling center dedicated to serving couples and their relationship with money. His area of speciality is in helping clients through the intersections of their developmental attachment history, trauma and its impact on their ability to experience financial well-being.
Ed also operates HealthyLoveAndMoney.com an online self-help website dedicated to providing support for couples and their financial well-being. Ed has served on the Financial Therapy Association board for six years in a number of different capacities, recently completing work on the development of the Certified Financial Therapist – I.
Ed has earned an MBA from Queens University, an MA in Counseling from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, and a MS in financial planning from Kansas State University. He also holds the CFP®, and CFT-I™ professional certifications. Ed’s vision for the future of Financial Therapy is that it is a well-researched, integrated, and integral part of helping people develop financial well-being.
Course Reading
Required
Compassionomics: The Revolutionary Scientific Evidence that Caring Makes a Difference by Stephen Trzeciak & Anthony Mazzarelli
Recommended
General Liability:
FTA disclaims all liability for any personal injury, property or other damages of any nature whatsoever, whether direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential damages, however caused and on any theory of liability, including, but not limited to, contract, tort, or strict liability, arising in any way out of the acts or omissions of any person who has purchased FTA educational programs.
Disability/Special Accommodations:
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Complaint Policy:
If you have a complaint regarding the services or actions of an FTA educational program or program participant, you may submit the pertinent information to the Disciplinary Committee via email at admin@financialtherapyassociation.org. The sole responsibility of FTA will be to review the complaint and determine whether the complaint warrants further investigation or disciplinary action.
Refund Policy:
Cancellations are accepted 48 hours prior to live programs and will incur an administrative charge. No refunds for registration fees will be made for no shows.
