What Do You Say WhenTM a Client Makes Outrageous Demands on You and Their Partner?
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Let’s tackle partners who make outrageous narcissistic or entitled demands on their partner or on you.
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We Never Argue
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It is not uncommon to hear couples say they don’t argue. Many couples describe their anxiety about fighting or expressing disagreements. These conflict avoidant systems are not
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 –
Therapist Tips: Recharge & Relax After a Long Work Day
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Therapists spend their days assisting others, attending to their needs, offering direction, and creating a safe environment for their clients’ feelings. However, continually giving without taking time
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
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