Internal World and Behavioral Moves of Pursuers
August 21, 2026 | 12 noon to 1pm CT | 1.0 CE credit hours
Live, interactive, and virtual (via Zoom)
**Registration for the live course closes on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 5pm CT**
CE/CEU credits included: 1.0 (see below for approval details). You must attend at least 90% of the live webinar to receive continuing education credits, and attendance is monitored (partial credit not awarded).
Format: Live virtual workshop via Zoom. If you are interested in the on-demand version of this course, click here
Investment: $19
- Or purchase all live 10 EFT webinars (scheduled in 2026) for $169 (click here)
Presenter: Dave Jackson, PhD, LP (see bio below)
Abstract:
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples is an evidence-based approach to couples therapy with strong evidence indicating that it significantly improves relationship satisfaction and reduces conflict for couples (Beasley & Ager, 2019). At the same time, there are numerous nuances to learn when practicing effective EFT with couples. In this webinar, we will explore the value of the pursuer’s anger. The presenter will also share ways to lean into the anger with acceptance and understanding, rather than pulling away in frustration and fear. We will learn how to reframe anger a pursuer experiences in more hopeful ways (e.g., “increased energy” that is fighting for their relationship, representing their hope). The presenter will discuss how successful reflection that the therapist understands their central dilemma (i.e., pushing for change does not work, and doing nothing is not an option) is central to successful work with pursuers in couples therapy. We will also explore how most pursuers have a very harsh inner critic and how to help them navigate this. Participants will leave this webinar with a better understanding of pursuers in couples therapy. This is an intermediate-level webinar that is appropriate for licensed mental health professionals and students in mental health graduate training programs.
Objectives*:
- Summarize the "working model of self and others" of the pursuer
- Describe how anger is, paradoxically, the pursuer's greatest hope and biggest enemy
Non-Discrimination:
HPC and ATAGF do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or age.
Conflict of Interest Statements:
There is no known commercial support for this program, nor are there any relationships between the CE sponsor, presenting organization, presenter, program content, research, grants, or other funding that could be construed as conflicts of interests. Dr. Jackson is the co-owner of Assessment & Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC (one of the course co-sponsors). There is also no commercial support or benefits for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs).
The presenter will inform participants of the utility and validity of content discussed (including the basis for statements about utility/validity), as well as limitations of the approach and the most common and severe risks, if any, associated with program content.
Requests for Accommodations:
HPC and ATAGF are committed to accessibility and non-discrimination in all aspects of its continuing education activities. Participants with special needs should contact program organizers so reasonable accommodations can be made.
To request accommodations, contact ATAGF's Director of Continuing Education, Erin Haugen, PhD, LP, CMPC, at [email protected].
Presenter: Dave Jackson, PhD, LP
Dave Jackson, PhD, LP, is a Licensed Psychologist (ND & MN), Certified EFT Therapist, and Certified EFT Supervisor located in Grand Forks, ND. He specializes exclusively in couples therapy and is passionate about helping others find secure, meaningful connections with their partners. His amenable and personal demeanor is an asset when helping couples have difficult and powerful conversations. He is gifted in knowing when to be serious and when to appropriately lighten the mood with his charming humor.
Dr. Jackson has over 20 years of supervision experience. He currently provides mentorship to licensed professionals & supervision to pre-licensed professionals and graduate student trainees interested in EFT.
Dr. Jackson is co-founder of Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, a group practice dedicated to providing compassionate, effective services that enhances the quality of life of their patients. As a business owner, he has extensive experience with effective communication and finding reasonable resolution.
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Course Curriculum
Continuing Education Approvals (CE/CEU)
This webinar is available for 1.0 continuing education hours. Attendees must attend at least 90% of the webinar to receive continuing education credit; credit will not be given for partial webinar attendance.
This course is co-sponsored by Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC.
Psychologists: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
ND Licensed Social Workers: Assessment and Therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, is approved by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDBSWE) to sponsor continuing education for social workers in North Dakota (approval through 4/5/26, provider #P-217; we will seek renewal of this approval).
ND Licensed Counselors: This webinar will be submitted to the North Dakota Board of Counselor Examiners (NDBCE) for 1.0 continuing education hours.
ND Licensed Addiction Counselors: Assessment and therapy Associates of Grand Forks, PLLC, is an approved continuing education provider for the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners (NDBACE; approval through 1/29/26; we will seek renewal of this approval after the end date).
MN Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This workshop will be submitted to the Minnesota Board of Marriage and Family Therapy for 1.0 CE hours.
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