Some sessions are harder than others. Do you ever wish you could push "pause" and think?
Join Dr. Ellyn Bader for a free series
“What Do You Say When™️…?”
and unlock strategies for difficult therapy moments
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Almost every therapist has had a frozen “deer in the headlights” moment.
Maybe it’s because a couple is arguing about how often to have sex. Or maybe a client demands you give them “actionable tips” and doesn't have the patience to do the work. Or one partner blames the other for all the problems in their relationship.
What do you do??
Instead of having your confidence shaken when something happens that you weren’t prepared for, there is another way.
- A partner refuses to be accountable for the problems they create.
- Couples say “We can’t communicate!” (but the problem is much more than that).
- One partner insists, “I’m not important. I don’t matter to you.”
- One partner feels like an unlovable victim.
- Clients fight, blame and proclaim “I’ll only change if you change first.”
For a limited time only, you are invited to join
What Do You Say When™…?
Starts September 16
Registration comes with replays
If you're seeing couples 1-3 times per week this will help build your confidence with your current couples and even some enthusiasm to take on more! If you see more couples, this training week will help you refine your skills with a nuanced approach to confrontation.
Even if you don’t see any couples at all, you’ll benefit because many of the principles can also be applied to individuals with relationship struggles.
Developing strategies to navigate these issues can help your clients do the work and progress to healthy growth and development.
Register now to join LIVE or watch the replays What Do You Say When™…?
A Partner Insists, “I’m not important. I don’t matter to you.” (Monday, September 16, 9-10:30am Pacific)
A Couple Says, “We Can’t Communicate!” (Friday, September 20, 12-1:30pm Pacific)
A Partner Refuses to Be Accountable for the Problems They Create? (Monday, September 23, 9-11am Pacific)
You’re Stumped? Clinical Roleplays with Dr. Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson (Monday, September 23, 1-3pm Pacific)
Creating a Rewarding Clinical Career: Learn about the Developmental Model Training and the Couples Institute Community (Monday, September 23, 5-7pm Pacific)
- More about Dr. Ellyn Bader
Couples Therapy Pioneer,
Couples Institute Co-Founder
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 Model, 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. 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.
She continues to evolve the field of couples therapy through her tireless commitment. Therapists and coaches from 72 countries have completed her world-class training on applying The Developmental Model and becoming exceptional at the art of therapy.