75% of troubled couples never get good couples therapy, or bad for that matter.

Of the 25% that do seek therapy, it is estimated that as much as a third are “mixed agenda” couples.

Here are 10 tips on preparing for couples therapy…

Polyvagal Therapy, proposed by Dr. Stephen Porges, revolutionized our understanding of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) and its role in human behavior, emotional regulation, and social engagement.

At its core, Polyvagal Theory emphasizes the evolutionary development of the ANS and how it influences our responses to stress, threat, and social interaction.

How can it boost couples therapy?

Dr. Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, medical doctor, and leadership coach who integrates the fields of neuroscience and psychology to offer insights into optimizing brain function and improving overall well-being.

Her central ideas revolve around neuroplasticity, mindfulness, and the impact of thoughts and behaviors on brain structure and function.

Can these ideas improve couples therapy?

Ketamine-assisted therapy, including its application in couples therapy, involves the use of ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, in conjunction with psychotherapy to facilitate emotional processing, insight, and healing.

Here's an overview of the essentials behind ketamine-assisted couples therapy:

What are the best couples therapy books?

Many authors have attempted to provide guidance, strategies, and insights into effective couple therapy and better relationships.

Most of these books are derivative, repetitive, and utterly lacking in original thought.

On the other hand, some books have had enormous social and cultural impact. Here they are…

Two prominent models of Couples Therapy have garnered significant attention and acclaim: the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT).

As a couples therapist with advanced training in both models, understanding the similarities and differences between these two approaches can provide valuable guidance in tailoring interventions to meet the specific needs of each couple.

… and it may also help you better choose your couples therapist…

This blog post will delve deep into what to expect in couples therapy, drawing insights from prominent models such as the Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Developmental Model of Couples Therapy.

By understanding these approaches, you can better prepare for your transformative process.

Once upon a time… back in the 60’s and 70’s… we loved Marital Group Therapy… Is it time to revisit and expand this approach?

If the notion of a new model of Marital Group Therapy finds any traction, we’ll have to learn new clinical skills and best practices to create a safe and confidential space where more than one couple will feel comfortable sharing their experiences…

“If you try to fail, and succeed, which have you done? – George Carlin

Couples who entered therapy who were motivated to build skills to improve the relationship, were nearly 80% more likely to be together six months after treatment than the couples who entered therapy wanting to know if they should separate or not.

Motivation Matters!

Gottman Couples Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy are the dominant models used today.

In this post, I’ll compare and contrast the two models with a tortuously extended symphonic metaphor…

More researchers are noticing that there most certainly will be a place of AI in the mental health arena… but will AI replace therapists?

Unlikely, but they might be learning more as a result…