Science-based couples therapy stresses the need to develop skills for managing conflict and accepting perpetual problems that can be managed, but not solved.

Both of these cognitive-behavioral methods show wide success with most couples.

Many people want to know, “What’s the difference between couples therapy and marriage counseling?”

And because inquiring minds want to know, several therapy websites have presented misleading information, pretending to answer this question with clarity.

Shame on them….

If you’re considering starting couples therapy, you might benefit from having a frank and open conversation with your partner about the scope of your relationship problems.

An important primary question is are you ready to start couples counseling?

An increasing number of couples therapy thought leaders are singing the praises of “intensive” marriage counseling on weekends.

Not only that, some describe the standard weekly hour-long couples therapy session as “inherently flawed.” Let’s learn why…

In couples therapy, exploring autobiographical memories can offer valuable insights into a relationship's dynamics, helping partners understand each other's perspectives and navigate challenges more effectively.

Here are 20 interventions you can try at home…

The Miracle Question is a deceptively simple yet powerful technique used in SFT.

It typically goes something like this:

"Suppose tonight, while you are asleep, a miracle happens. When you wake up tomorrow, what will be the first small sign that will make you think the miracle has occurred? What else will you notice?"

This question encourages clients to imagine a future where their problems have been miraculously solved and to identify the small steps they would take toward that goal.

I admire courageous couples who might feel helpless or hopeless but deeply long to find a way to repair and reconnect once more.

If you’ve been in emotional gridlock and you want help, I might be the help you need…

But when will even a good couples therapist throw up their hands?

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Sue Johnson, a visionary pioneer in the field of couples therapy, who passed away at the age of 76 on April 23, 2024.

As the co-founder of Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Sue's profound impact on the lives of countless individuals and families is immeasurable.

Existentialism offers a unique perspective on couples therapy, emphasizing themes such as freedom, responsibility, authenticity, and the search for meaning.

Incorporating existentialist ideas into therapy can deepen the couple's understanding of their dynamics and help them navigate challenges more effectively.

IBCT is unique among couple therapies in that it promoted the notion of acceptance, a fundamental staple of ancient Stoic Philosophy and the Warrior’s Code.

No wonder the Veterans administration took a deep interest in the IBCT Model…

Couple therapy has become widely recognized and practiced, standing out with its unique, science-based methods tailored for couples…

Studies show that most therapists (regardless of how modest their training might be) now treat couples, indicating its growing popularity.

This trend is expected to continue, with experts predicting couple therapy will experience the most growth of all therapeutic modalities in the coming years…

While everyone's busy dissecting the same old relationship advice like a turkey on Thanksgiving, I’m here to crank things up with the latest, quirkiest, and downright wackjob ideas in relationship and Attachment Science.

So, fasten your seatbelts, folks, because this ride might just make your next therapy session a tad more interesting!