This workshop will review how a nonverbal focus can improve competency in marriage, couple, and family counseling for counselors in training, and instruct participants how to add nonverbal awareness and skill training to their curriculum. Drawing on substantive research from a diversity of fields, the presenters will review key nonverbal communication areas that are pertinent to marriage, couple, and family counseling. In addition, intervention strategies and class activities that can be used to teach awareness and skills will be discussed. Handouts and other resources will be provided.
