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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | Marriage | COVID | Domestic Violence | Communication | Divorce | Family Systems | Relationships | Therapeutic Process
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Harriet Lerner, PhD | John Gottman, PhD | Julie Gottman, PhD | Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1 hour 4 minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 2020
- Short Description:
- This session explores the relational fallout of the pandemic, including increased conflict and domestic violence. Presenters reflect on the difference between situational and characterological patterns, offering tools to reduce reactivity and foster safety. The conversation encourages therapists to lead with empathy, normalize stress, and help partners move from blame to understanding.
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Depression | Neurobiology | Psychotherapy | Communication | Couples Therapy | Family Dynamics | Gender Dynamics | Relationships
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2017 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW | Michael Yapko, PhD | Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:04:08
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 2017
- Short Description:
- This panel explores fresh ways of understanding and treating depression, moving beyond rigid diagnoses toward a more experiential, state-based approach. The conversation blends clinical strategy with personal story, underscoring the power of connection, early intervention, and skill-building. Biological treatments are considered, but the heart of the work lies in thoughtful, attuned therapeutic relationships.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Family Therapy | Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | Brief Therapy | Marriage | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Systems Thinking | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2016 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Lynn Lyons, LICSW | Wendel Ray, PhD | Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT | Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:02:12
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2016
- Short Description:
- This panel on family and couples therapy explores control dynamics, dyadic systems, and creative intervention strategies. Topics include historical views on relational control, the use of a psychobiological model for understanding couple dynamics, and family-centered approaches for childhood anxiety. The panelists emphasize metaphor, immediate action, extended sessions, and trust-building as key components for effective therapeutic outcomes.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Family Therapy | Keynotes | Psychotherapy | Systems Theory | Therapist Development | History of Psychotherapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2013 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Salvador Minuchin, MD | Jeffrey Zeig, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 55:34
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 11, 2013
- Short Description:
- In conversation with Jeffrey Zeig, Minuchin reflects on his life’s work and the evolution of family therapy. He shares how his early experiences shaped his belief in disrupting certainty and making families central to the healing process. The dialogue explores core principles of systemic therapy, the therapist’s role in shaping change, and the ongoing relevance of context and connection in clinical work.
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Family Therapy | Topical Panels | Cognitive Psychology | Neuroscience | Strategic Therapy | Systems Theory | Therapist Techniques | Cross-Cultural Therapy
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2012 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Camillo Loriedo, MD, PhD | Esther Perel, MA, LMFT | Frank Dattilio, PhD, ABPP
- Duration:
- 1:02:20
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 07, 2012
- Short Description:
- Experts explore innovative techniques for working with couples and families, combining cognitive-behavioral methods, systems thinking, and cultural sensitivity to address relationship challenges effectively. Learn strategies for identifying motivation, navigating cultural differences, and creating meaningful therapeutic interventions.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Utilization | Family Systems
- Categories:
- Erickson Congress | Erickson Congress 2011
- Faculty:
- Gunther Schmidt, MD, MA
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:07:56
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2011
- Short Description:
- Symptoms are expressions of contradictory inner needs and movements and inner fights. This demonstration will show how the different parts of a person can be utilized as helpful “messengers of needs and knowledge” and as powerful competences for goal-serving synergy and context- flexible successful behavior.
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- Topic Areas:
- Family Therapy | Keynotes | Intimacy | Family Systems | Communication | Couples Therapy
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2011
- Faculty:
- Richard Schwartz, PhD
- Duration:
- 56:30
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 03, 2011
- Short Description:
- We have all been taught that our romantic partner should end our misery and make us feel happy and alive. When he or she doesn’t we wonder if they’re the right one. Yet, for most of us, no partner is capable of keeping our heads above the pools of pain and shame we bring to intimate relationships. Only we can drain those pools and become the primary caretakers for the young, needy parts of us that are drowning in those pools. Once this inner trust is achieved, we can love our partners courageously and unconditionally because we don’t need them to always do the heavy lifting of our spirits.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Family Systems
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2011
- Faculty:
- Richard Schwartz, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:55:14
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 03, 2011
- Short Description:
- Internal Family Systems therapy synthesizes two paradigms: systems thinking and the multiplicity of the mind—and brings concepts and methods from many schools of family therapy to the world of sub-personalities. In addition to learning how to help clients access their Self, participants will learn the dif-ferent kinds of parts they will encounter in clients (managers, firefighters, and exiles) and how to help those parts transform. The workshop will provide tools to help therapists stay centered and open-hearted, as well as provide a user-friendly language for therapy that encourages disclosure and empathy.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Communication | Love | Couples Therapy | Family Systems
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2011
- Faculty:
- Richard Schwartz, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:57:57
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 02, 2011
- Short Description:
- This workshop is designed to help you and your partner learn how to achieve courageous love, based on the presenter’s Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy. When couples have self-led conversations, their relationships harmonize naturally. They can discuss even highly charged issues productively and feel safe to reveal their most vulnerable parts to each other.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Invited Addresses | Storytelling | Psychotherapy | Abuse | Children and Adolescent Therapy | Domestic Violence | Parenting | Systems Thinking
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 52 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 2009
- Short Description:
- Cloe Madanes shares case-based strategies for treating children and adolescents. Stories include resolving tantrums through imaginative play, improving family communication amid financial stress, and supporting anorexia recovery through parental honesty and compassion.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Dialogues | Marriage | Family Therapy | Relationships | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- John Gottman, PhD | Julie Gottman, PhD | Salvador Minuchin, MD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 2009
- Short Description:
- This discussion explores trust, repair, and relational resilience. The Gottmans share research on what sustains long-term bonds, including humor, gentleness, and shared meaning. Minuchin reflects on the architecture of secure relationships, addressing conflict, intimacy, and post-infidelity repair through a systemic lens.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Suicide | Topical Panels | Psychotherapy | Community | Family Systems | Self-Esteem
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- James Hillman, PhD | Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 59 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 11, 2009
- Short Description:
- This panel on suicidal behavior features case studies and insights on treating depression and chronic conditions through family therapy and creative interventions. Cloe Madanes highlights recovery through lifestyle reframing and paradoxical techniques, while James Hillman focuses on the deeper motives behind suicidal thoughts, such as revenge or risk. The discussion also examines ethical and societal dimensions, emphasizing community support and the balance between personal autonomy and social responsibility.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Family Systems | Parenting
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 1:35:24
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 02, 2009
- Short Description:
- Creative, structured strategies for strengthening couples’ relationships. Topics include resolving parent-child enmeshment, addressing marital loyalty conflicts, preventing domestic violence through financial contracts and family involvement, and using rituals to reset dynamics. Techniques like humor, scheduled communication, and presence-building exercises help rekindle intimacy, reduce conflict, and support long-term connection.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Couples Therapy Ericksonian Therapy Negotiation Couples Rituals Behavioral Rituals Parental Unity Discipline Strategies Executive Function in Relationships ADHD Communication Strategies Conflict Resolution Executive Meetings Experiential Learning Family Rituals Family Systems Family Therapy Future Pacing Humor Indirect Negotiation Parenting Reframing Strategic Therapy Tailoring Utilization
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- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Couples Therapy | Relational Life Therapy Model (RLT) | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Grandiosity | Shame | Therapist Techniques
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Terry Real, LICSW
- Duration:
- 1:10:41
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 01, 2009
- Short Description:
- This keynote introduces principles of Relational Life Therapy (RLT), focusing on relationality as a human birthright and the potential for character change. Core strategies include addressing shame and grandiosity, using boundaries and self-esteem as diagnostic tools, and emphasizing practical relational skills. A case example illustrates how personal insight and accountability can lead to transformation. The goal: help individuals build meaningful connections beyond the therapy room.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Couples Therapy Relational Life Therapy Model (RLT) Character Change Adult Development Amplification of Consequences Couples Dynamics Reframing Responsibility Strategic Use of Self Task Assignment Utilization Character Transformation Adaptive Child Family Systems Functional Adult Grandiosity Intimacy Relational Empowerment Shame
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Confrontation | Couples Therapy | Behavioral Psychology | Developmental Therapy Model | Family Systems | Psychoanalysis | Psychotherapy | Relationships | Therapist Techniques | Training
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2007 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:48:02
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 27, 2007
- Short Description:
- Bader reveals six confrontation styles—from gentle interventions to powerful 'bombshell' techniques—that help therapists challenge clients while maintaining therapeutic rapport. Learn how strategic confrontation can transform relationship dynamics and support couples' growth.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Confrontation Couples Therapy Emotional Growth Empathy Experiential Learning Family Systems Hypnotic Communication Observation Pattern Interruption Rapport Reframing Self-Organizing Change Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Validation Creative Confrontation Defensive Cycles Emotional Accountability Intrapsychic Issues Negative Patterns Empathic Confrontation Passive Aggression Symbiotic Relationships Grief Processing Self-Respect Building Role Play
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Relationships | Communication | Conflict | Empowerment | Family Systems | Strategic Therapy | Systems Thinking | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2007 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 2:57:57
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 27, 2007
- Short Description:
- This workshop offers a practical relationship enhancement model rooted in six universal human needs—certainty, variety, significance, love, growth, and contribution. Madanes focuses on healing relational wounds and building stronger partnerships through structured interventions like heartfelt meditation, passion play, and guided dialogue. Case studies, including a couple navigating family tensions and unmet needs, illustrate how addressing past dynamics can renew trust, connection, and resilience across diverse populations.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Couples Therapy Relationships Human Needs Empowerment Connection Strategies Conflict Resolution Relationship Recovery Systems Thinking Therapeutic Communication Trust Conflict Management Emotional Flooding Family Systems Experiential Learning Future Pacing Positive Reframing Strategic Therapy Tailoring Utilization Emotional Management Resilience
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Abuse | Couples Therapy | Brief Therapy | Family Therapy | Community | Domestic Violence | Systems Theory | Healing | Trauma
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 1:06:40
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2006
- Short Description:
- This workshop focuses on preventing partner and family abuse by building external support and strengthening community ties. Highlights include creative strategies like structured incentives, breaking isolation through new connections, involving professionals for accountability, and encouraging reparation and healing. Emphasis is placed on addressing the root causes of violence and supporting long-term family stability.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Abuse Brief Therapy Couples Therapy Family Therapy Child Protection Psychological Healing Behavioral Contracts Legal Safeguarding Trauma Recovery Domestic Violence Family Systems Reframing Strategic Therapy Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Protective Strategies Repetition Compulsion Violence Prevention Psychological Intervention Abuse Reparation Emotional Healing
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- Topic Areas:
- Supervision Panels | Abuse | Couples Therapy | Supervision | Community | Cultural and Social Contexts | Domestic Violence | Suicide | Support System | Cognitive Psychology | Family Systems | Resilience
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Jeffrey Zeig, PhD | Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 2:36:42
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2006
- Short Description:
- This workshop focuses on addressing spousal abuse through community-based strategies and cultural adaptation. Key topics include a 13-step reconciliation process, the Ericksonian method of using incentives to deter violence, and involving elders and community leaders in interventions. The session highlights the emotional bond between victims and abusers, the need for immediate safety, and the importance of systemic change to break the cycle of abuse.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Conversation Hours | Abuse | Couples Therapy | Brief Therapy | Cross-Cultural Therapy | Cultural and Social Contexts | Domestic Violence | Intervention Planning | Protective Strategies
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 1:03:02
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2006
- Short Description:
- This session presents a strategic approach to addressing spousal abuse, emphasizing the use of third parties, such as extended family, to deter violence. Key techniques include creating intervention contracts involving disliked individuals and promoting empathy to prevent abuse. The discussion also covers strategies for breaking patterns of abusive relationships and the need to adapt therapy to fit diverse cultural norms.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Psychotherapy | Therapist Development | Community | Empowerment | Social Issues
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Mary Goulding, MSW | James F. Masterson, MD | Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC | Jean Houston, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2005
- Short Description:
- This discussion examines therapist perspectives on therapeutic neutrality and social commitment. Mary Goulding highlights community resilience, while James Masterson supports neutrality with social awareness. Cloe Madanes advocates for directive therapy to protect the vulnerable, and Jean Houston calls for integrating personal and societal healing. The panel agrees that therapists must address social issues without compromising clinical integrity, acting as both healers and agents of change. Moderated by Jon Carlson, PsyD, EdD
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Addiction | Family Therapy | Family Systems | Psychotherapy | Co-Occurring Disorders | Ethical Practice | Therapeutic Relationship | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 38 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2005
- Short Description:
- Beginning with a historical view of addiction in the family, Dr. Black identifies key challenges in working with family systems. The session highlights the emotional toll of trauma and addiction, offers practical strategies for family recovery, and presents interventions to engage families as active participants in the healing process.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Addiction Family Systems Family Therapy Psychotherapy Attunement Phenomenological Approach Rapport Tailoring Therapeutic Alliance Validation Addiction Recovery Boundaries Client Empowerment Co-Occurring Disorders Denial Family Dynamics Intersubjectivity Relapse Prevention Self-Disclosure Shame Therapist Role Transference Pattern Interruption Reframing Strategic Therapy Utilization
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy | Systems Theory | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Salvador Minuchin, MD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 1 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2005
- Short Description:
- Minuchin illustrates a model for family therapy that centers on system dynamics, emotional engagement, and therapist restraint. Using a case of suicidality in a blended family, he explores the use of posture, emotion, and narrative to access meaning and shift dynamics. The workshop highlights how therapists can remain engaged without losing clarity, and how emotional intensity can foster growth in struggling families.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Point/Counterpoint Sessions | Family Therapy | Psychotherapy | History of Psychotherapy | Conflict | Couples Therapy | Systems Theory | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Salvador Minuchin, MD | John Gottman, PhD | Julie Gottman, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour 19 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2005
- Short Description:
- This session traces the arc of family therapy from its early directive roots to more collaborative, systemic practices. Minuchin reflects on his shift in stance and introduces a four-step assessment model. The Gottmans contribute research-based insights on friendship, conflict, and emotional intelligence in couples, emphasizing tailored approaches and the enduring nature of many relationship challenges.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Belief Systems | Couples Therapy | Relationships | Cross-Cultural Therapy | Cultural and Social Contexts
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Peggy Papp, ACSW
- Duration:
- 2:00:56
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 05, 2005
- Short Description:
- This session focuses on shifting belief systems in couples therapy, highlighting how cultural and personal histories shape relationship dynamics. A case study of a cross-cultural couple illustrates how therapy addressed communication barriers, cultural expectations, and emotional expression. Techniques included genograms, poetry, and symbolic tools like masks to improve understanding and connection. Emphasis is placed on empathy, creativity, and helping partners support each other’s growth and change.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Developmental Therapy Model | Confrontation | Clinical Psychology | Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) | Communication | Developmental Psychology | Experiential Therapy | Family Therapy | Humanistic Psychology | Neuroscience | Trauma Studies
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:28:23
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 05, 2005
- Short Description:
- Bader presents a transformative approach to couples therapy, emphasizing developmental growth through structured communication techniques. Learn how to guide couples beyond surface conflicts by using the Initiator-Inquirer method and Gestalt two-chair work to uncover deeper emotional patterns, reduce resistance, and enhance mutual understanding. This workshop offers practical strategies for helping couples develop greater self-awareness and build more resilient relationships.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Couples Therapy Developmental Therapy Model Emotional Growth Experiential Therapy Family Systems Observation Pattern Interruption Phenomenological Approach Psychodynamic Rapport Reframing Self-Organizing Change Therapeutic Alliance Therapeutic Experimentation Validation Conflict Conflict Avoidance Differentiation Emotional Regulation Emotional Triggers Gestalt Therapy Personal Growth Relationship Dynamics Self-Discovery Therapy Strategies Emotional Impact