Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy Is COBYS Conference Focus

Dr. Ting Liu is the presenter for the ninth annual COBYS Family Services Marital & Family Therapy Conference, to be held Friday, April 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lititz Church of the Brethren. The day-long seminar for professionals and pastors will focus on "Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy" (EFT).

Dr. Liu is an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the Marriage and Family Program at Kean University in Union, New Jersey. She received her doctorate in Child Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Purdue University. Dr. Liu is an Approved Supervisor with the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy and also is a certified EFT trainer and supervisor. She has co-authored numerous book chapters and journal articles and translated two books into Chinese.

EFT is an empirically validated approach to effectively help distressed couples recreate connection. Research studies find that up to 75 percent of couples move from distress to recovery and approximately 90 percent show significant improvement.

Continuing education credits (5.5 hours) are available for licensed social workers, marriage & family therapists, and licensed professional counselors (PSB); psychologists (APA); counselors (NBCC); and clergy

The Thursday evening session for a lay audience, offered previous years as part of this conference, will not be held this year.

For a printable brochure and registration form, click here. Or contact counseling secretary Miriam Horst at counseling@cobys.org or 800-452-6517. Register by April 4 to receive a reduced fee.

Family Fun Walk Slated for May 4

The 14th annual COBYS Family Fun Walk is set for Sunday, May 4, at Peter Becker Community, Harleysville, beginning at 4 p.m.

Walkers enlist sponsors to benefit COBYS ministries to children and families. Following the three-mile walk, ice cream and refreshments will be served.

The top two fund raisers can choose between grand prizes of a night=s stay for two at Willow Valley Resort and Conference Center, near Lancaster, or tickets to Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom. All participants receive a free t-shirt and are eligible for door prizes.

Nearly 100 people participated in last year=s Family Fun Walk, raising $7,347 for COBYS ministries. Goals of 110 participants and $8,000 have been set for this year's event.

The Bauman Family Fruit Butters and Cider, of Sassamansville, are generously underwriting costs of the event.

Click here for a printable brochure and sponsor sheet. For more information, contact Don Fitzkee at 800-452-6517 or don@cobys.org.

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