Couples Institute

Some of the most meaningful shifts in a couple’s relationship are also the easiest to miss. They’re not dramatic or intense or come with a sudden breakthrough. More often it looks like a vague attempt at self-expression or a partner struggling to articulate what they want. Moments like this are often the first signs of differentia...

I always enjoy writing a blog after returning from a conference because it encourages me to review the presentations and workshops in my mind and revisit the main ideas. The Couples Conference in San Francisco this month was exceptional, and so it’s an extra pleasure to write this blog post for you.

What helps love endure – ...

There’s a moment that happens in almost every couples therapy session, and I want to talk about it directly because it catches even experienced therapists off guard.

A couple comes in carrying a real, specific conflict. It’s something concrete: maybe a dispute about money, or a disagreement about how to handle a situation wi...