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- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Developmental Therapy Model | Couples Therapy
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2023 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 30:53
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 05, 2023
- Short Description:
- An overview of the Developmental Model in couples therapy, focusing on transformative strategies for therapists. Learn how to guide couples through predictable relationship stages, support individual growth, and create lasting change through strong leadership, emotional risk-taking, and strategic interventions. Includes practical techniques for managing client challenges and fostering deeper intimacy.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Conflict | Couples Therapy | Cultural and Social Contexts
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2022 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- William Doherty, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:49:59
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Jun 24, 2022
- Short Description:
- During this time of extreme polarization in the country, political stress has invaded couple relationships. Loyalties to different political tribes create tensions, as do different ways of coping with this stressful environment. This is new territory for couples therapists, and of course we are dealing with our own distress about what’s going on the country. The presenter will offer clinical strategies for helping couples in turbulent times, along with examples of how he has applied couples therapy strategies to create community interventions to reduce polarization, via the nonprofit Braver Angels.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Clinical Demonstrations | Couples Therapy | Developmental Therapy Model
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2021 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 01, 2021
- Short Description:
- A powerful couples therapy technique that transforms communication by teaching partners to take turns sharing and listening. One partner expresses concerns without blame, while the other asks empathetic questions, fostering deeper understanding and personal growth. Dr. Ellen Bader demonstrates how this method helps couples build self-awareness, manage tension, and create more meaningful connections.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | COVID | Communication | 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:
- Couples Therapy | Sex and Sexuality | Speeches | Marriage | Communication | Empathy | Relationships
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2020 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 49 minutes
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 2020
- Short Description:
- This session introduces a practical model for helping couples navigate mismatched sexual desire—a common and often overlooked dynamic. With clarity and humor, the presentation reframes desire gaps as repairable, not terminal. Using tools like Real Giving and the Five Love Languages, therapists learn how to help couples reconnect emotionally and physically by addressing the issues they often avoid most.
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Keynotes | Continuing Education | Therapist Development | Clinical Psychology
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2018 | Online Continuing Education | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Sue Diamond, MA, RCC
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:00:59
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 04, 2018
- Short Description:
- Sue Diamond Potts interviews Dr. Ellyn Bader about her 33 years specializing in couples therapy. They discuss what it was like when she started and how the field has changed. They especially focus on what Ellyn has learned from consulting to couples therapists from 33 countries. Ellyn also describes common mistakes therapists make and what it takes to help couples and couples therapists evolve.
- Price:
- $0.00 - $29.00
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Anxiety | Couples Therapy | IMAGO
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2018 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Harville Hendrix, PhD | Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:47:37
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 04, 2018
- Short Description:
- This workshop focuses on building safety and connection in relationships using Imago therapy. Participants practice mirroring, validation, and sharing childhood experiences to better understand unmet needs. Key concepts include emotional symbiosis, the “space between” partners, and the dynamic between “hailstorm” and “turtle” personalities. Emphasis is placed on empathy, mutual healing, and the impact of early experiences on adult relationships.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Speeches | Couples Therapy | Sex and Sexuality | Marriage | Relationships
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2017 | Online Continuing Education | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 46:30
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 16, 2017
- Short Description:
- Explore the emotional toll of mismatched sexual desire, a common yet often unspoken challenge in long-term relationships. Drawing from her book The Sex-Starved Marriage and over three decades of clinical experience, Weiner-Davis outlines a collaborative, solution-focused model to restore physical and emotional closeness. With warmth and clarity, she offers practical strategies to foster empathy, increase connection, and reignite desire.
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Couples Therapy | Family Therapy | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2017 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Harville Hendrix, PhD | Helen LaKelly Hunt, PhD | Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC | Esther Perel, MA, LMFT
- Duration:
- 1:00:42
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 15, 2017
- Short Description:
- This panel on family and couples therapy highlights the shift from individual-focused treatment to a relational model centered on emotional safety and connection. Key themes include the Imago dialog process, zero negativity, and the creation of positive shared memories. The discussion also addresses the changing landscape of marriage, integrating therapy into cultural contexts, and navigating the complexities of modern family life.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | Differentiation
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2015 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Judith Anderson | Peter Pearson, PhD
- Duration:
- 43:37
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 24, 2015
- Short Description:
- This panel examines differentiation in couples therapy, revealing how partners can maintain individual identity while building secure attachment. Through practical techniques and case studies, the presenters demonstrate strategies for managing emotional reactivity, understanding different perspectives, and creating deeper intimacy. The discussion offers insights into helping couples navigate complex relationship dynamics with empathy and mutual respect.
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- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Invited Addresses | Psychotherapy | Strategic Therapy | Marriage | Relationships
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2013 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 59:12
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 14, 2013
- Short Description:
- Many couples arrive in therapy feeling worn down, certain that nothing can change. This presentation explores how therapists can intervene at such moments to restore hope and possibility. Drawing from her “Divorce Busting” model, Weiner-Davis shares strategies for challenging resignation, addressing the walkaway wife dynamic, and encouraging proactive support for relationships—both in therapy and beyond. Moderator: Annellen Simpkins, PhD
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Workshops | Psychotherapy | Individual Therapy | Strategic Therapy
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2013 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 11 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 2013
- Short Description:
- This session explores how therapists can effectively work with just one partner in couples therapy. Drawing on solution-focused methods, the presentation offers tools for setting action-based goals, avoiding blame, and restoring connection. The “last resort technique” is introduced as a powerful option when a partner wants out, helping clients shift patterns, reclaim agency, and create space for change.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Self-Relations | Solution Oriented Approach | Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) | Psychotherapy | Ericksonian Hypnosis and Therapy Techniques | Milton Erickson
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Robert Dilts, BA | Stephen Gilligan, PhD | Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 12, 2009
- Short Description:
- This panel explores the legacy of Milton Erickson through the lenses of NLP, solution-focused therapy, and self-relations. Robert Dilts highlights Erickson’s process-based approach. Stephen Gilligan focuses on utilization and unconscious dynamics. Michele Weiner-Davis reflects on her shift toward resilience and directive strategies. The conversation also addresses agency challenges and the clinical role of self-disclosure.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
- Average Rating:
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- Topic Areas:
- Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | Psychotherapy | Communication
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- John Gottman, PhD | Julie Gottman, PhD | Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW | Harville Hendrix, PhD
- Duration:
- 1 Hour
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 11, 2009
- Short Description:
- Leading voices in couples therapy explore diverse, evidence-informed approaches. The Gottmans draw from decades of research to explain the Sound Relationship House and how couples build intimacy through small, daily moments. Hendrix outlines the value of structured dialogue in healing relational wounds. Weiner-Davis highlights the power of action-based interventions that build skills and restore hope. Together, the panelists reflect on shared clinical values—like adaptability, warmth, and curiosity—and how these principles can guide therapists working with conflict, trauma, and differences in sexual desire.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
- Average Rating:
- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Attachment | Couples Therapy | Developmental Therapy Model | Differentiation
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:19:52
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 01, 2009
- Short Description:
- Learn how attachment, differentiation, and neuroscience intersect to help couples overcome communication barriers, manage conflicts, and grow together. Discover practical techniques like the "ouch" method to de-escalate tensions and support partners in developing deeper understanding and authentic connection.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
- Average Rating:
- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Sex and Sexuality | Couples Therapy
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Michele Weiner-Davis, LCSW
- Duration:
- 2:29:19
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2006
- Short Description:
- This talk offers practical tools for addressing low desire, sexless marriages, and infidelity. Drawing on clinical research and decades of experience, Michele Weiner-Davis reframes desire as a relational decision. She outlines how therapists can guide couples toward physical reconnection, emotional repair, and trust rebuilding—even when only one partner is ready to engage.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
- Average Rating:
- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Brief Therapy | Couples Therapy
- Categories:
- Brief Therapy Conference | Brief Therapy Conference 2006 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD | Peter Pearson, PhD
- Duration:
- 2:38:13
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2006
- Short Description:
- Dive into an innovative approach to couples therapy with Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson. Learn transformative techniques for creating safe, meaningful dialogues, focusing on trust, mutual accountability, and personal growth. Through practical exercises, personal stories, and powerful communication strategies, discover how to break negative patterns and build stronger, more resilient relationships. Ideal for therapists seeking to enhance their couples work with compassionate, effective interventions.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Psychotherapy | Therapist Techniques
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Cloe Madanes, HDL, LIC
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 3 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 08, 2005
- Short Description:
- Workshop on dynamic approaches to couples therapy, with practical tools like one-way mirrors and video for supervision. Key strategies include setting boundaries, using rituals, creating shared memories, and involving extended family to address conflict and violence. Techniques such as unbalancing, executive meetings, fines for behavior, and leveraging family influence are used to shift dynamics. The session closes with actionable methods for helping incompatible couples reconnect through concrete expressions of love and shared activities.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Developmental Therapy Model | Confrontation | Therapist Techniques
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Duration:
- 1:45:16
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 05, 2005
- Short Description:
- A comprehensive workshop exploring effective couples therapy techniques. Learn to address relationship challenges through a developmental model focusing on breaking negative cycles, setting goals, and fostering individual growth. Includes practical strategies for therapist engagement, self-assessment homework, and skill-building interventions to help couples move beyond blame and reconnect.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
- Average Rating:
- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Psychotherapy | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1985 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Virginia Satir, MA, ACSW | Mary Goulding, MSW
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 16 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 11, 1985
- Short Description:
- This workshop highlights the therapist’s personal presence and genuine connection as critical to effective therapy. Emphasis is placed on activating clients' strengths and setting clear, loving boundaries within families. Using a blended family case involving past abuse and behavioral struggles, Satir models practical approaches for safety, communication, and managing complex family dynamics. The session also addresses cultural and personal considerations around physical touch, demonstrating sensitive, respectful handling of therapeutic interactions through role-playing examples.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
