A Fresh Perspective on The Couples Conference
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One attraction of The Couples Conference is that in addition to presenting and learning, I am able to connect with colleagues and meet face-to-face for
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Are your expectations for the holidays too high?
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Ah, Sisyphus, the legendary rock roller from Greek mythology. He was forever doomed to push the boulder up the mountain only to have it roll
Make the best of family conversations over the holiday
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Holidays are filled with all kinds of repeating stresses. Many people dread spending time with family over a holiday. Relatives are thrown together whether they
Predict the Change Process for Your Toughest Couples
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Every time a couple tackles a thorny problem requiring change, they go through a predictable sequence of steps to make that change. And the sequence
A Disarming Confrontation in Couples Therapy
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A very distressed, acrimonious couple comes to see you for couples therapy. They’ve done significant damage to each other over the years. It seems they will
It’s not about the nail
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Maybe you’re not exactly hitting the nail on the head when you try to communicate. Usually it’s not about the nail. We love how this
An Unexpected Opening for Confronting Hypocrisy
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“Compassion is a lifetime business. You can’t say something like, ‘I will have compassion on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays only. But for the rest, I
Hypocrisy, Immorality, Shame and Change
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“It’s discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and how few by deceit.” ― Noël Coward, Blithe Spirit Today I’d like to
Felony Lies
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At the end of last month’s post, I asked you to think about a couple’s unfolding history and share how you would structure treatment after
Gifts that Give!
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With the holiday season around the corner, the necessity of gift-giving is on most of our minds. Many of us feel pressured to provide and
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