What do you say when...

A Client Verbally Attacks Their Partner During Session?

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“Handling Verbal
Attacks During Sessions”

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More about Dr. Ellyn Bader

More about Dr. Ellyn Bader

Dr. Ellyn Bader is one of the early pioneers of couples therapy, as well as a recognized thought leader in relationship therapy worldwide. Through her informal research and thousands of sessions, Ellyn co-created The Developmental ModelTM, a revolutionary approach that is highly adaptable to the complex needs of two people growing, changing, and staying connected in a relationship. The model has deeply influenced the therapeutic field and is currently used around the world in 80+ countries. It is taught by many graduate programs using her award-winning textbook In Quest of the Mythical Mate, which has been reprinted over 20 times.

Ellyn co-founded The Couples Institute® (1984) and co-authored Tell Me No Lies (2001) with her husband Dr. Peter Pearson, and the two have been a frequently trusted resource on Nightline, NPR, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Good Morning America, O Magazine, Cosmopolitan and over 80 other media outlets.

Ellyn continues to evolve the field of couples therapy through her tireless commitment. Therapists and coaches from 81 countries have completed her world-class training on applying The Developmental ModelTM and becoming exceptional at the art of therapy.