The Three Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence
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1 CE Hour available for behavioral health clinicians
Based on the theories of Karen Horney, Wilfred Bion and Elias Porter, the Interpersonal Triangle model will be introduced and then suggestions made on how to use the model as a round map for developing more EI in ourselves as helping professionals, our clients and society as a whole. A free inventory to measure our own behavioral proclivities will be available for all participants.
- The Three Dimensions of Emotional Intelligence
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Based on the theories of Karen Horney, Wilfred Bion and Elias Porter, the Interpersonal Triangle model will be introduced and then suggestions made on how to use the model as a round map for developing more EI in ourselves as helping professionals, our clients and society as a whole. A free inventory to measure our own behavioral proclivities will be available for all participants.
This course was recorded March 22, 2022
Upon completion of this training professionals will be able to do the following:
- Be able to list and describe the three dimensions of how we interact with others, ourselves and the world.
- Describe the difference between the healthy "light" positive aspects of each dimension versus the negative "heavy" dysfunctional aspects of each dimension.
- Describe how to use the Interpersonal Triangle model to move from unproductive reactivity to balanced responsibility (emotional intelligence)
Sam Alibrando, Ph.D.
Dr. Sam Alibrando is a respected clinical psychologist, organizational consultant, adjunct clinical professor, workshop facilitator and author. He has practiced as a clinical psychologist for 35 years both virtually and at his home office in Southern California. For the past 25 years he’s worked as an organizational consultant and executive coach. He has solid experience in executive and team assessment, employee selection, onboarding of new hires and executive coaching along with executive team building. He’s taught courses in psychopathology, group process and executive coaching at reputable graduate programs. A frequent lecturer and workshop leader, Sam’s seminal work on change processes is capped by his first book, Follow the Yellow Brick Road along with his award-winning book (2017 LA Book Festival Business Book of the Year) The Three Dimensions of Emotions: Find the Balance of Power, Heart & Mindfulness, featuring his unique model of emotional intelligence.
You can read more about Sam by clicking here
Credit Hours: This course consists of 1 credit hour.
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To receive your certificate of completion you must complete the course in its entirety.
To complete an Online Self Study Course, one must register, log in, select the My Courses option from the menu items, click the Course Title, complete all of the modules, complete and pass the post-test(s), and complete the course evaluation.
Psychologists and other professionals seeking CE credit through our approval with the American Psychological Association are asked but not required to complete the course evaluation before obtaining their certificate of completion, however passing a post-test for online self-study courses, and submitting one's attendance for live on-site and live webinars is required.
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Cancellation Policy
Refunds are offered within the first 30 days for courses which have not been completed. There is a $25 service fee for refunds.
Grievance Policy
This course is intended for clinicians who provide behavioral health services.
Teaching methods for this course include recorded lectures, videos, a post-test, and a course evaluation. The course may include required reading.
This program was recorded on March 22, 2022
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Sam Alibrando, Ph.D.
Sam Alibrando, Ph.D.
Dr. Sam Alibrando is a respected clinical psychologist, organizational consultant, adjunct clinical professor, workshop facilitator and author. He has practiced as a clinical psychologist for 35 years both virtually and at his home office in Southern California. For the past 25 years he’s worked as an organizational consultant and executive coach. He has solid experience in executive and team assessment, employee selection, onboarding of new hires and executive coaching along with executive team building. He’s taught courses in psychopathology, group process and executive coaching at reputable graduate programs. A frequent lecturer and workshop leader, Sam’s seminal work on change processes is capped by his first book, Follow the Yellow Brick Road along with his award-winning book (2017 LA Book Festival Business Book of the Year) The Three Dimensions of Emotions: Find the Balance of Power, Heart & Mindfulness, featuring his unique model of emotional intelligence. Learn more about Dr. Alibrando in the links below:
Alibrando Psychological Consulting
APC Psychotherapy & Consulting
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