Couples Therapy Training and Consultation Groups

Refine your skills, increase your effectiveness, increase the rewards of couples therapy.Learn and practice with your own cases. Consultation groups run each year between September and May. These groups teach the Bader-Pearson Developmental Model in an integrated way, using your own cases. The group levels range from beginning to advanced so that regardless of your experience in couples therapy, you will grow as a therapist. Groups are small (average 8-10 participants) to ensure personal attention for optimal learning. The intermediate and advanced groups require the instructor’s approval to join.A new series begins in September. Contact our office before then if you are interested in joining a group because these small groups fill up early.

 The Foundation of Couples Therapy

In this group led by Catherine Bloomfield, MA, MFT, you will learn and practice the developmental model of couples therapy. You’ll discover how to assess common couples problems, how to normalize problems to couples and how to create a collaborative approach to change. Topics include: the initial interview, diagnosis and assessment of couples stages, establishing goals in couples therapy, the Initiator-Inquirer process, working with hostile-dependent and conflict-avoidant couples, passive-aggressive partners, and narcissistic and borderline individuals in couples therapy. Read the course objectives and accreditation information before enrolling.

This group meets once a month from September through May on Mondays, from 10am – noon, $90 per session.

Intermediate Level: The Highly Distressed Couple

This is a very interactive group with role-plays, videotapes and work to strengthen your own resilience. You will learn to become very active while still respecting your clients’ goals and value systems. You will also learn to interrupt a client’s inexhaustible ability to whine, blame and withdraw, and how to thwart their attempts to persuade you to reform their partner. Contact Dr. Peter Pearson to see if this group is right for you. And read the course objectives and accreditation information before enrolling.

Meets once a month from October thru May, on Thursdays, 10:00 am-12 noon, $95 per session.

Advanced Group: Confronting Regression and Facilitating Collaboration

Hostile couples challenge therapists with their aggressive interactions, their demands for intimacy, and their sensitivity to confrontation. This consultation group is designed to help you learn to confront entrenched symbiotic partners more effectively. Also learn to manage regression, support repair and uncover vulnerability. Contact Dr. Ellyn Bader to see if you are ready for her advanced group. And please read course objectives and accreditation information before enrolling.

This group meets three times between September and May, on Fridays from 9am-5pm, $295 per session

Consultation

Ellyn and Peter are occasionally available for one-time consultations, in person or by phone, if you are struggling with a difficult case. You’ll get confidence and clarity from their ability to analyze the situation and suggest helpful interventions. Scheduling is usually best with ten days’ notice. Contact our office for a consultation.