
How to Get the Most From Your Couples Therapy
Couples are often uncertain what to expect from the process of couples therapy. They are not sure of what to expect of the therapist or
Couples are often uncertain what to expect from the process of couples therapy. They are not sure of what to expect of the therapist or
Couples are often uncertain what to expect from the process of couples therapy. They are not sure of what to expect of the therapist or even if the therapist has any expectations of them.
I have found most couples approach therapy with the notion that each person will describe their distress and somehow the therapist will assist them to create a happier, more functional, relationship. They expect to learn some new or better skills. However, most people hope their partner will do most of the learning in problem areas.
After 30 years of clinical experience and specializing in working with thousands of couples, I have arrived at some guidelines that can make our work more effective.… Read more…
For this blog, I’d like to address a common challenge in couples therapy: how to confront a betrayed partner who remains in a victim position
With certain presenting problems, it’s obvious that some confrontation will be required. For example, the denial associated with drugs, alcohol or gambling addiction will inevitably
Here are links to all 9 blog posts in my series on losing control, momentum or direction in couples therapy. The first three blogs are
If you happen to be in couples therapy just say this at your next meeting: Today I’m here to change my attitude about change, because
This month let’s look at regression in couples therapy. The old adage says “where the attention goes, the energy flows.” Regressed partners in couples therapy
This year’s couples conference has now come and gone. Once again we enjoyed dynamic presentations from state of the art thinkers and practioners, such as
Conflict avoidance comes in many forms. Do you recognize these? 1. Some couples avoid so many issues that you feel enormous tension just sitting in