Collaborating with Counselors in Kenya
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Note from the Couples Institute team: Ellyn wrote this blog post before leaving for Kenya but we couldn’t post it until today. So she’s there already –
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Highlights from the Psychotherapy Networker Conference
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I just recently returned from the Psychotherapy Networker Symposium that took place March 22-24, in Washington, DC! As you may know, I like to share tidbits after
A Strong Start in Couples Therapy: Challenges Faced by Therapists in Early Sessions
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Couples often come to therapy with high hopes, vulnerability, and a spoken desire for transformation. They also come with years of pain, hostility, and unresolved issues. Their
Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, Anaheim 2023
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Last month I attended the Evolution of Psychotherapy Conference, in Anaheim, CA. Their website identifies this conference as “The Premier Event for Psychotherapy Education.” And this particular
The Art of the Developmental Model – and of Tennis
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Note from Ellyn: A member of our Advanced training group recently shared some observations with me about two of my very favorite topics: the Developmental Model of
Relationship / Marriage Preparation
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My passion for educating couples early in their committed relationships was initially driven by personal experience. When I married at 22, my husband and I lacked sufficient
What dynamics make change so challenging and hard to transcend?
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I am stuck at home with COVID when I had planned to be in a beach house with Pete and our grandchildren. I’m feeling tired, disappointed, and
Enduring Models of Couples Therapy: What principles have stood the test of time?
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Artificial Intelligence is currently one of the hottest topics in news and culture. I find it fascinating to think about with respect to couples relationships and also
Finding Answers by Asking Questions
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It’s kind of a paradox that most people come to us as therapists and coaches for answers, but our real job is to ask questions. I’ve just
Daily and Doable Self-Care
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My therapy session with Cora has its usual, harried beginning. She arrived ten minutes late, rushing into my office with her typical apologies; this week it was
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