Developmental Change, Focus on the Initiator, Part 2
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Recognizing When Your Client Defines a Clear Issue with Related Feelings Today’s blog post is the second in which we focus on the Initiator for more effective
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Developmental Change: Focus on the Initiator with Volatile Couples
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I thought I’d write a few short blog posts that focus on the Initiator in the Initiator-Inquirer Process. Attaining successful initiation in the early stages of therapy
Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part Four
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Translating Internal Conflicts as an Emotional Bridge Before sharing the final part of this transcript from a session on shifting relationship impasses, I want to answer the
Chore Wars
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“Chore Wars” are a common problem for couples: 1) sharing housework 2) negotiating the schedule for chores 3) agreeing on standards that are acceptable to both partners.
Conflict Avoidance: Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part 3
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Helping partners develop clearer separation between self and other This is the third part of a series in which I have shared sections of a session on
Conflict Avoidance: Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part 2
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Thanks a lot to those of you who took time to write your thoughts about the transcript I last posted about shifting relationship impasses in a conflict
Conflict Avoidance: Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part 1
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About a year ago, I wrote a series of newsletters dissecting one session with a particular couple. It seemed to motivate readers to exchange ideas on the
Overcoming Passivity and Passive-Aggressive Behavior
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In the Early Stages of Therapy Couples therapy has numerous challenges in the early sessions depending on the type of presenting problem. Our next few newsletters will
Regression and its Impact in Couples Therapy
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Regressed partners in couples therapy often demand that either you or their partner focus on them. At times, attending to and even promoting regression can facilitate change.
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