How to Get the Most From Your Couples Therapy
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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
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How to Get the Most from Our Work Together
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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…
3 Weddings and 4 Questions
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There are only three weddings happening this year at The Couples Institute. And we are being facetious – we haven’t had a wedding of an
Play “Twenty Questions” with your partner
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Do you remember the game “Twenty Questions?” You could ask twenty questions to identify what thing the other person was thinking about. Here’s a variation
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