051: How to Have an Amazing First Couples Therapy Session with Shane Birkel
As Couples Therapists we all know that Couples Therapy is much different that Individual Therapy. It is easy to get off track and wrapped up in content. It is very important that we have the ability t...
3 Jul 201826min
050: Ian Kerner on Treating Sexual Issues in Couples Therapy
Some of the most popular episodes on the podcast have been about working with sex in the context of Couples Therapy. There are so many dimensions to explore beyond the physical aspect of what is going...
26 Jun 201845min
049: Ellyn Bader on The Developmental Model of Couples Therapy
This episode is packed full with advice for how to do good couples therapy. Some of the topics covered are the 6 types of confrontation, rethinking 1st sessions, and how to incorporate attachment theo...
19 Jun 201851min
048: Kinky Folks and Non-Traditional Couples with Heather Garner
As therapists there is a lot we can do to make people feel more comfortable and safe to open up. Doing our own work to challenge biases is an important part of helping other people grow. Part of what ...
12 Jun 201848min
047: George Faller on Pursuers and Withdrawers in EFT
Many couples fall into a predictable dance that neither one of them want to be in. They end up being stuck in this pattern and can't seem to free themselves. One partner is the pursuer and one partner...
5 Jun 201849min
046: Millennials and Gen Zs in Love with Shadeen Francis
Expectations for relationships are changing faster than ever. What was considered "normal" for our grandparent's generation is being challenged and evolving all the time. In this interview with Shade...
29 Mai 201856min
045: Multi-Heritage Couples with Melvin Escobar
When we assume that someone is right and someone is wrong, we are already setting ourselves up to be frustrated in the conversation. Instead of proving who is right, it is much more effective to be un...
22 Mai 201853min
044: Building an Online Presence through Social Media with Dr. Julie Hanks
Most therapists don't like the idea of being in front of dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of others. We feel right at home with one or two people in our office, but we need to build confidence in s...
15 Mai 201844min
