Learn what the world’s leading experts have to say about the common pitfalls of intimate relationships, and the best ways to avoid or overcome those pitfalls.

This one day workshop will give you the tools to assess what isn’t working in your relationship and pointers for how to improve communication and intimacy.  In six hours we will cover much of the ground that would be explored in as many sessions of couples therapy.   This information may be all you need to improve your relationship but if expert guidance is required you will be well ahead of the game when you begin therapy.

The format of the workshop is largely educational, with opportunities for practice.   However there is no requirement of participation, and no expectation that you share any personal information with the group.

We will present key concepts from the leading experts in couples therapy today – including John Gottman, Stan Tatkin, Sue Johnson, Harville Hendrix, Ellyn Bader, Terry Real, Esther Perel and Eli Finkel.

The presenters will combine lecture with role plays to demonstrate the concepts. There will be some short reflective exercises, with optional experiential exercises. Depending on group preferences there will time for small group exercises and discussion, as well as time for whole group questions and discussion.

Topics covered:

Attachment
Attachment styles and how they develop
Adult attachment relationships
The role of the nervous system

Self Skills
Parts
Self-esteem
Boundaries

Relationship Skills
Love languages
The relationship grid

Improving Communication
The initiator inquirer dialogue
The four horsemen of the apocalypse

The Modern Relationship
All-or-nothing marriage
Relationship bill of rights