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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Trauma
- Bundle(s):
- 2024 Couples Conference Bundle
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2024 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Terry Real, LICSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:30:25
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 03, 2024
- Short Description:
- This presentation introduces Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a three-phase approach centered on awakening clients, confronting truth with compassion, and engaging in deep trauma work. It addresses power imbalances in couples by identifying “blatant” and “latent” roles, and emphasizes forming therapeutic alliances with clients’ wise adult selves. Key themes include relational mindfulness, empathy, managing grandiosity, and promoting systemic change for lasting relational transformation.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Masculinity | Relational Life Therapy Model (RLT)
- Bundle(s):
- Couples Conference 2023
- Categories:
- Couples Conference | Couples Conference 2023 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Terry Real, LICSW
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1:34:03
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 05, 2023
- Short Description:
- This talk introduces key insights from "Us: Getting Past You and Me to Build a More Loving Relationship", focusing on the concept of “loving power”—a blend of assertiveness and cherishing. It examines how patriarchy and individualism contribute to relational trauma and offers strategies from Relational Life Therapy (RLT), including loving confrontation, trauma repair, and skill-building. Emphasis is placed on self-disclosure, humility, and cultivating authentic connection.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price
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- Topic Areas:
- Addiction | Conversation Hours | Ethical Practice | Supervision | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2021 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD
- Course Levels:
- Master Degree or Higher in Health-Related Field
- Duration:
- 1 hour
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 04, 2021
- Short Description:
- The acronym ACA or ACoA has been a part of the therapy community for several decades now. As the pioneer in the framework for its meaning and influence in the recovery field , Claudia Black will discuss her history with the meaning and the value this terms offers the client. She will also offer a framework for healing the family of origin issues that often contribute to depression, anxiety, relationship conflict and addiction relapse.
- Price:
- $59.00 - Base Price

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- Not yet rated
- 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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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Couples Therapy | Ethical Practice | Supervision | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2009 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 41 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 09, 2009
- Short Description:
- This session addresses the impact of sexual betrayal and compulsive sexual behavior on partners and families. Black examines co-sex addiction, family of origin issues, and the dynamics of deception and false perceptions in relationships. Topics include early stabilization, full disclosure, boundary setting, codependency, spiritual healing, and recovery strategies.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Topical Panels | Addiction | Psychotherapy | Ethical Practice | Supervision
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2005 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD | Robert Dilts, BA | James Hillman, PhD | Scott Miller, PhD
- Duration:
- 58 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 10, 2005
- Short Description:
- Addiction experts examine the complex nature of addiction, discussing innovative treatment approaches including NLP, therapeutic alliance, and family interventions. The discussion covers multi-level treatment strategies, the impact of trauma, co-occurring disorders, and the critical role of personalized care in helping individuals overcome substance and behavioral addictions. Moderated by Betty Alice Erickson.
- 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
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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Supervision Panels | Supervision | Psychotherapy | Ethical Practice | Therapist Development | Clinical Demonstrations | Goals of the Therapist
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 2000 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD | Jay Haley, MA | Judd Marmor
- Duration:
- 57:50
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- May 27, 2000
- Short Description:
- Analysis of therapeutic approaches for challenging cases involving addiction, trauma, and family dynamics. Experts provide insights on treating a sober woman struggling with co-dependency, a traumatized teenage boy with low self-esteem, and a teen experiencing family tension and anger management challenges. The discussion focuses on strategies for building self-worth, establishing healthy boundaries, and addressing systemic family issues through targeted interventions.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price

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- Not yet rated
- Topic Areas:
- Workshops | Addiction | Homework | Psychotherapy | Treatment Planning | Ethical Practice | Supervision | Therapist Development
- Categories:
- Evolution of Psychotherapy | Evolution of Psychotherapy 1995 | Pioneers in Couples and Family Therapy
- Faculty:
- Claudia Black, PhD
- Duration:
- 2 Hours 50 Minutes
- Format:
- Audio Only
- Original Program Date:
- Dec 13, 1995
- Short Description:
- Those who grow up in chemically dependent families have strong survivorship skills. Unfortunately, for too many, they continue to present to the world a false self often becoming our "closeted" depressed, angry and addicted client. This workshop focuses on 1) treatment orientation and priorities, and 2) core clinical issues. Due to the managed care environment, experiential focus will be on homework assignments.
- Price:
- $15.00 - Base Price