First Annual Conference Addresses Modern-Day Relationship Challenges and Offers Empowerment Tools
WERNERSVILLE, PA (Feb. 24, 2011) — Relationships are more complicated than ever in today’s fast-paced and technology fueled world. The First Annual Breakthrough Relationship Conference, April 22-23rd, 2011, at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel will provide a unique opportunity to really look at our human connections and the overall impact they have on our quality of life.
This annual two-day event is for both individuals and professionals interested in relationship dynamics. Nationally-known experts such as Terrence Real, M.D., Founder of the Relational Life Institute and REAL Relational Solutions, Gail Saltz, M.D., critically-acclaimed author, professor and practicing psychoanalyst and Relationship expert Rokelle Lerner, who also directs the InnerPath Intensive Retreats at Cottonwood de Tucson, will be on hand to offer keynote addresses and workshops focused on developing and sustaining healthy relationships in today's society.
“It’s so important to take the time to step back and look at our relationships from a different perspective,” said Ann W. Smith, Executive Director of Breakthrough at Caron, the conference host who also runs a five-and-a-half day intensive wellness program specifically designed for adults impacted by family or relationship dysfunction. “Often simple changes can help break patterns that may be weakening a relationship.”
A range of relationship topics will be addressed via workshops at the conference. Professionals will have the opportunity to earn up to 12 CEU’s for attending. Highlights include:
- Relationship Break-Ups & Rebounds: Helping Singles Change Negative Relationship Patterns
- Technology and Relationships: A Help or Hindrance to Human Connection?
- Coping with Narcissists in Relationships
- Communicating From The Heart: Tools To Enhance Intimacy And Passion
- Money, Emotions and the Recovery Process: Your Self-Sabotaging Relationship with Money
- Unique LGBTQ relationship issues
For more information about the conference, please visit the conference website at http://www.breakthroughatcaronconference.org
About Breakthrough at Caron
Breakthrough at Caron is a groundbreaking residential five-and-a-half day program specifically designed for adults impacted by family or relationship dysfunction in childhood or adult life. This program is held on Caron's main campus in Wernersville, PA. Although a referral from a therapist is not required, this program is intended as an addition to outpatient counseling where individuals may address and release emotional pain. Groups are co-ed and are limited to 10-12 people per group. The program has been designed by Ann Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Pennsylvania, who supervises and oversees clinical work. Experiential techniques, lecture and play are all important components of the program. To learn more about Breakthrough at Caron visit www.breakthroughatcaron.org. You can also follow Ann’s Healthy Connection’s Blog on Psychology Today or “Like” Healthy Connections on Facebook.
