Description
Strengthening Financial Intimacy for Couples" opens CFPs to new insights into the emotional dynamics underlying financial conflicts in couples. Using concepts from Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), this session highlights tools like "Tracking" conflict patterns and making "U-Turns" to manage emotional triggers. Through demonstration and discussion, you’ll learn how these relational techniques can transform tense money conversations into opportunities for trust and connection. This approach will illuminate how CFPs can foster a more supportive, empathetic environment for couples facing challenges in financial communication.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the gap in traditional financial planning training regarding relational dynamics and develop an awareness of tools that can enhance the experience of working with couples.
- Introduce foundational concepts from Intimacy from the Inside Out (IFIO) and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to open new approaches to working with couples.
- Increase empathy and support for clients’ financial conversations by understanding techniques like "Tracking" and "U-Turns" that promote trust and connection.