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We’re excited to announce a new education series for the summer and fall. These free virtual workshops build on the principles of Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and offer practical tools to help you support your loved one’s mental health.
When your loved one shuts down, disengages using silence, or doesn’t know how to express their emotions, this workshop will help participants explore possible emotions underneath silence. We will also review emotion coaching scripts to help you increase connection with your loved one, including tips on what to say when nothing else seems to work.
Facilitators
Rob Nettleton, MSW RSW, is a social worker and psychotherapist in The Royal’s Mood and Anxiety Program. In addition to his clinical role, Rob coordinates MSW student placements and develops and facilitates emotion coaching workshops for caregivers and parents. Outside of his work at The Royal, Rob maintains his small (but mighty!) private psychotherapy practice. He enjoys curling, writing non-fiction, and (whenever possible) playing video games. He can be reached at Robert.Nettleton@TheRoyal.ca.
Amanda Rocca, MSW RSW, is a social worker and psychotherapist in The Royal’s Youth Psychiatry Program. Through the youth outpatient program, she provides therapy for challenges such as chronic mood dysregulation and suicidal ideation. Amanda is passionate about helping families improve communication using emotion coaching strategies. Beyond her work at The Royal, she collaborates with Carleton University, local social work organizations, and Australian mental health academics to advance mental health social work education.
Other sessions in this series
- July 31 (Noon–1:30 p.m.) – Building motivation – preparing your loved one for change
- August 21 (Noon–1:30 p.m.) – Emotion coaching anger: how to respond effectively
- October 2 (Noon–1:30 p.m.) – Intro to behaviour coaching: cultivating change-focused behaviours
- November 4 (6–7:30 p.m.) – Supporting anxious teens: how to skillfully address avoidance
- November 27 (Noon–1:30 p.m.) – Mental health and the sensory environment
We recommend reviewing these resources to prepare for these workshops: From conflict to connection (article) and Mental Health Foundations caregiver resources.
Date and time
Tuesday, October 27, 2025
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Registration
Click here to register. For more information, please contact Leticia.Hardowar@theroyal.ca.