Elephants and Interspecies Empathy
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Why am I writing about elephants? I am writing about trauma, attachment and empathy – concepts that are central to the work Pete and I confront daily
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Attachment and Differentiation in Couples Therapy
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This year’s couples conference has now come and gone. Once again we enjoyed dynamic presentations from state of the art thinkers and practioners, such as Harville Hendrix,
The Importance of Apologies
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An interesting research study from Columbia University reinforces something we already know. A law professor named Jennifer Robbennolt discovered that admitting guilt seems to be a central
Confronting Negative Beliefs and Projections
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In December, I set a daunting task for myself. I volunteered to do a clinical demonstration at the Brief Therapy conference. I have done many demos over
Show Love in Small, Essential Ways
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I just returned from the Brief Therapy Conference in Anaheim. A lovely moment occurred after my clinical demonstration. A couple came up and introduced themselves to me,
Couples Therapy Continues to Gain in Stature
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Couples therapy has come of age. When I first started teaching our Developmental Model of Couples Therapy, couples work was considered to be inferior to individual therapy.
Marketing and Integrity
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Last month, Pete and Ellyn joined Casey Truffo to present a teleseminar called, “What Keeps Smart, Savvy Therapists from implementing good marketing ideas comfortably and effectively?” After
Feeling Better vs Getting Better
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Let’s think about feeling better vs getting better. Do you focus on helping your clients feel better or get better? A huge problem with highly distressed partners
The Science-Art-Research Controversy and Your Practice
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Many of you know that Pete and I have devoted our careers to continually searching for more effective ways to help couples develop loving relationships. We challenge
Self-Reflection in Chronically Angry Couples
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This month I’m writing about the chronically angry couple. These couples often wait too long to go to therapy or may have tried therapy with a therapist
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