Let’s Talk Individual Therapy for Couple Problems
This one-day, highly interactive workshop will give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to work effectively with individuals navigating couple distress - without their partner present. Drawing on the latest evidence-based theories and models, you’ll learn how to deliver Couple Sensitive Individual (CSI) therapy that supports change while avoiding common pitfalls.
The research suggests that individual therapy that is focussed on the management of relationship issues has traditionally not only not been successful, but has been found to lead more frequently to relationship breakdown. However, statistics tell us that 86% of individuals presenting for therapy list relationship distress as one of their top 3 presentation issues. What is a well-meaning therapist supposed to do?
While more research needs to be conducted, emerging theories looking at individual therapy for couple problems (ITCP) suggests clinicians can become more equipped in offering couple sensitive individual therapy (CSI therapy). In this workshop, we focus on what knowledge, skills and processes help therapists and individuals to more successfully address couple distress with only one partner in attendance.
Outline of the Day:
- Evidence for and against ITCP
- Pitfalls to be aware of
- Therapist needs
- Relationship Models
- Assessment
- Therapeutic interventions
The effectiveness of the workshop will be evaluated through the use of a knowledge questionnaire and a course evaluation completed by each participant.
Presenters:
John Flanagan & Trish Purnell-Webb
Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainers, Certified Gottman Therapists & Consultants
Disclaimer:
The content of this endorsed CPD course is provided by the external course provider. Attendees are encouraged to approach the material with an open mind and consider diverse perspectives, particularly those from lived experiences related to the topics discussed. For feedback regarding the course, please contact the course provider directly.