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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Clinical Psychology | Psychology
- Bundle(s):
- Couples Conference 2023
- 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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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Divorce | Couples Therapy | Topical Panels | Assessment | Emotional Processing
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2011 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Lilian Borges, MA, LPC | William Doherty, PhD | Julie Gottman, PhD
- Duration:
- 59:04
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Apr 02, 2011
- Short Description:
- A panel discussion on effectively assessing when separation or divorce may be appropriate for couples. Experts share practical methods, including structured assessment sessions using conflict discussions and physiological responses, as well as discernment counseling to clarify couples’ decisions. They emphasize key factors such as trust, emotional intimacy, conflict management, and therapist neutrality. Real-world examples highlight handling severe issues like addiction and domestic violence, and maintaining hope while supporting clients' difficult decisions.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Conversation Hours | Couples Therapy | Differentiation | Behavioral Psychology | Developmental Psychology | Family Systems | Individual Therapy
- Categories:
- Couples Conference 2009 | Couples Conference | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Ellyn Bader, PhD
- Duration:
- 32:46
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 01, 2009
- Short Description:
- A comprehensive exploration of differentiation in couples therapy, revealing how partners can overcome conflict avoidance, express authentic desires, and navigate complex relationship dynamics. Through video demonstrations and clinical insights, Ellyn Bader illuminates strategies for helping couples embrace vulnerability, address hidden tensions, and foster deeper intimacy by courageously confronting personal and relational challenges.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Conversation Hours | Marriage | Relationships | Couples Therapy | Neurodiversity | Intimacy
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Terry Real, LICSW
- Duration:
- 1:04:48
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 04, 2005
- Short Description:
- This talk addresses the evolving dynamics of modern relationships, with a focus on shifting men from patriarchal roles to relational accountability. It emphasizes relationship empowerment through truth, love, and mutual responsibility. The discussion also considers the complexities of women's roles and integrates insights from psychodynamic, family systems, trauma, and gender-focused therapies.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price
Tags: Couples Therapy Relationships Boundaries Emotional Intelligence Patriarchy Power Dynamics Therapist Stance Amplification of Consequences Reframing Responsibility Strategic Use of Self Task Assignment Utilization Autism Emotional Intimacy Gender Roles Marriage Relationship Skills Therapist Directiveness

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- Topic Areas:
- Keynotes | Couples Therapy | Gender | Relational Recovery Therapy (RRT) | Grandiosity | Intimacy | Shame
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2004 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Terry Real, LICSW
- Duration:
- 59:41
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Mar 27, 2004
- Short Description:
- This talk presents the core principles of Relational Recovery Therapy, focusing on the relational imbalance between men and women. It examines the enduring 50% divorce rate and the impact of traditional gender roles—men socialized for dominance, women increasingly seeking emotional intimacy. The approach calls for therapists to support women’s empowerment while helping men confront grandiosity and develop relational accountability, aiming to foster mutual connection and growth.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price