Treating Couples

Presentations center on the latest advances in treatment and research in couples’ therapy. The dynamics of relationships and patterns of interactions that negatively impact relationships will be explained and strategies offered to help clinicians advance treatment skills and improve effectiveness. A variety of interventions are highlighted to illustrate what works best for various types of challenges with an emphasis on creative solutions to work with couples at risk for serious conflict or divorce. Interactive learning formats, including didactic lectures, panel presentations, case discussions, and Q and A, are used to assist the participants in developing new interventions that they can apply in their practice setting. The course is intended for mental health and health clinicians as well as others interested in the principles and practices of treating couples.