This dialogue brings together two senior figures in psychotherapy to examine how evidence-based practice and positive psychology converge, and where they challenge each other. The session explores the limits of symptom-reduction models, the role of resilience, meaning, and strengths, and how therapy might move beyond treating pathology alone. Participants hear a candid, wide-ranging exchange on what counts as evidence, how science shapes clinical practice, and what it means to help people not just suffer less, but live better.
A dynamic dialogue between two leading experts in couples therapy, examining the intersection of scientific research and clinical practice. Bader and Gottman debate the effectiveness of therapeutic techniques, particularly active listening, while highlighting the critical role of therapist skill, emotional intelligence, and nuanced interventions in helping distressed couples improve communication and connection.
