There’s a growing recognition that “wisdom,” that elusive ability to see life whole,
By Rich Simon It seems astonishing that even just two or three decades ago, parents not only pretty much knew what was expected of them to turn their offspring into civilized adults, but they could actually count on society to back them up. Even more astounding, kids seemed to understand this, too. Even if they rebelled against, yelled about, or sullenly resented how “unfair” adults were, they seemed to acknowledge adult authority and realize that they would just have to wait until they turned 18 to get for themselves the keys to the kingdom of grown-up independence. 
Ellyn Bader & Peter Pearson • Saturday All Day
to take on the raw emotionality of estranged couples? Being a couples therapist means being challenged by entrenched hostility, bridging the gap of distancing partners, and trying to revive devastated dreams. In this workshop, we’ll examine common fears about couples therapy that might be holding you or your clients back. You’ll learn specific skills for structuring volatile sessions and dealing with intimacy-avoiding couples that can help you become a more effective couples therapist. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to react more incisively under pressure, carefully sequence confrontations, and manage regression more effectively. Best of all, you’ll have a more satisfying experience working with couples.
Ellyn Bader, Ph.D., and Peter Pearson, Ph.D., are codirectors of The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California. They’ve trained therapists throughout the United States and internationally. Together, they coauthored two books, In Quest of the Mythical Mate: A Developmental Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment in Couples Therapy and Tell Me No Lies: How to Face the Truth and Build a Loving Marriage. To learn more, visit http://www.thecouplesinstitute.com.
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