This panel explores the complexities of relational trauma within couples therapy, examining how past attachment wounds, betrayal, and unresolved trauma impact intimate relationships. Experts will discuss therapeutic approaches for identifying trauma-related dynamics, fostering emotional safety, and promoting healing within couples. The session will integrate insights from attachment theory, neurobiology, and evidence-based interventions, offering clinicians practical strategies to navigate trauma-informed therapy with couples.
Terry Real, LICSW, is a nationally recognized family therapist, author, and teacher. He is particularly known for his groundbreaking work on men and male psychology as well as his work on gender and couples; he has been in private practice for over twenty-five years. Terry has appeared often as the relationship expert for Good Morning America and ABC News. His work has been featured in numerous academic articles as well as media venues such as Oprah, 20/20, The Today Show, CNN, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Psychology Today and many others.