Are You Ready for Infidelity?
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What does it take to become really effective working with problems of infidelity? This fall my brain has been in conference teaching mode. Pete and I recently
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Three-Stage Resolution of an Affair
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Without a doubt, infidelity is one of the most perplexing challenges that many therapists face during their careers. Frequently couples arrive in your office reeling in the
“Hope Springs”
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Recently couples therapy has had a hold on the media, or maybe I am just noticing it. While flying to Africa, a magazine in the airport advertised
My Visit to a Counseling Center in Africa
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A year ago I wrote a newsletter as I was winging home from Africa – and here I am again. So many reflections, so many experiences, sights,
Developmental Change, Focus on the Initiator, Part 3
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Therapist Errors: Not Recognizing Protective Passivity This blog post continues to focus on the initiator. Last month we looked at recognizing a “non-Initiation.” Remember we are discussing
Developmental Change, Focus on the Initiator, Part 2
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Recognizing When Your Client Defines a Clear Issue with Related Feelings Today’s blog post is the second in which we focus on the Initiator for more effective
Developmental Change: Focus on the Initiator with Volatile Couples
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I thought I’d write a few short blog posts that focus on the Initiator in the Initiator-Inquirer Process. Attaining successful initiation in the early stages of therapy
Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part Four
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Translating Internal Conflicts as an Emotional Bridge Before sharing the final part of this transcript from a session on shifting relationship impasses, I want to answer the
Chore Wars
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“Chore Wars” are a common problem for couples: 1) sharing housework 2) negotiating the schedule for chores 3) agreeing on standards that are acceptable to both partners.
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