Highlights from Couples Conference 2022
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In spite of the challenges of putting on another covid era conference, we had a stellar faculty of 10 discussing a wide variety of dynamic topics. Speakers
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Passive-Aggressive Partners, Part 2: Guiding the Discussions
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It can be so infuriating to have a couple come to you for help, and then they refuse essentially all the help you try to provide! I’ve
Passive-Aggressive Spouses and the Struggle for Progress, Part 1
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Many couples hope that we therapists can magically solve their problems by fixing what’s wrong with the other partner. And nowhere is this faulty thinking more active
Treating Highly Emotional Couples, Part 2
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In a recent post, I explored the challenges of working with couples who are so reactive to one another that every session rapidly descends into rage, blame,
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 even if
5 Strategies for Treating Highly Volatile Couples
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All couples engage in some conflict when they’re in therapy. But some can’t seem to manage themselves for even a few minutes without exploding into rage, resentment,
What Can Couples Therapists Learn from a Martial Arts Master?
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The Japanese sensei who developed Aikido described it as the art of tapping the energies found in any life situation as a means of finding innovative solutions.
Tough Couple Challenge #2: Sparking the Desire for Change
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Here you are, preparing to meet with a couple who came to you seeking wisdom and guidance that will lead them to a closer, more supportive relationship.
Tough Couple Challenge #1: Do You Take On Too Much Responsibility?
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A few weeks ago, my husband and Couples Institute co-founder Dr. Peter Pearson and I were talking with fellow therapists about a pattern we’ve all fallen into
Why the Developmental Model is A Perfect Fit for Working With Sex Issues and Polyamorous Clients
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By Martha Kauppi, LMFT and AASECT-certified sex therapist Picture this: I’m a therapist newly in private practice, with a schedule filled with tough relational therapy cases, and
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