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Finding out that a client has been lying to you and their spouse about ongoing infidelity is very tricky. Suddenly what was already a difficult infidelity repair case gets a whole lot tougher.
Let’s look at what happens when a couple starts a session by dumping the fight of the week on you. Here is one example of what you
Let’s tackle partners who make outrageous narcissistic or entitled demands on their partner or on you.
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
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 –
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
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
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
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
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
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