CC11 Keynote 03 – Bad and Good Couples Therapy - William Doherty, PhD

Description: A renowned marriage therapist addresses common pitfalls in couples therapy, highlighting the importance of structured sessions, managing conflict, and empathizing equally with both partners. Practical insights include handling pivotal moments, such as reconciliation attempts, framing therapy as a trial period, and addressing gaps in therapist training.

Syllabus Description: Jay Haley once said that couples work is the hardest kind of therapy. This presentation will identify the most common screw-ups therapists make in couples therapy, and demonstrate ways to avoid them.  There will be some-thing for both beginning and experienced therapists, who tend to make different mistakes.

Educational Objectives:

1. List the most common mistakes of couples therapists.
2. Describe best practices that cut across models of couples therapy. 

*Sessions may be edited for content and to preserve confidentiality*