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Practical Principles for Establishing a Safe and Secure Connection in the Therapeutic Relationship

Program Details:
September 2, 2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm
Modality:
  • In-person
Registration Fee(s):
$35.00 to $70.00
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Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
3.00
Registration Deadline:
9/1/26 11:59 PM
Cancellation Deadline:
8/31/26 9:00 AM
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Presenter(s)
Description
Therapists and counselors consistently emphasize the importance of establishing a safe, secure, and trusting relationship with their clients. For many theorists, including Susan Johnson, Carl Rogers, and Irvin Yalom, this sense of connection is not just a helpful component of therapy—it is the primary goal. From this perspective, healing occurs through the relationship itself. Other therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive behavioral therapy and family systems therapy, tend to view connection differently. In these models, the therapeutic relationship is important, but it serves more as a pathway to achieving specific goals rather than being the central focus. As a result, connection may receive less emphasis. Even so, across all approaches, the presence of a strong therapeutic connection plays a crucial role in successful outcomes. Developing this kind of relationship is rarely simple; it often involves navigating challenges, uncertainties, and complexities. This seminar is designed to introduce five key principles that are essential for understanding and managing the complexities of building meaningful therapeutic connections.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define the meaning of a safe and secure connection.
  • Describe the important characteristics of connection.
  • Present five principles for creating a safe and secure connection.
Disclosures
Pee Dee AHEC’s conflict of interest policy requires faculty to disclose any real or apparent commercial financial affiliations related to the content of their presentations/materials. Speakers have signed a vested interest form declaring any conflict of interest in education activities.
Credits Available
  • Social Worker
    SC Board of Social Work Examiners (Non-SW)
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3.0 non-social work hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a part of the South Carolina AHEC system, as defined by the South Carolina Board of Social Work Examiners.
  • Counselor/Therapist
    SC Board of Examiners for Professional Counselors
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program is approved for 3.0 hours of continuing education by Pee Dee AHEC, a division of SC AHEC, under its accreditation by the South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensed Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
  • All Other Participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: $35.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: $70.00 (Until 9/1/2026)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.3 CEUs by Pee Dee AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
Locations/Participation Options
  • McLeod Medical Office Building South (1st Floor Small Classroom)
    Location:
    Florence , SC Details
    Status:
    Open
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Kimberly Morris
    Phone:
    843-777-5352
    Email:
    kimberlymorris@mcleodhealth.org
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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