Couples Therapy Workbook: 30 Guided Conversations to Re-Connect Relationships

Mates-Youngman, Kathleen

ISBN 10: 1937661466 / ISBN 13: 9781937661465

Published by PESI Publishing & Media, 2014

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Couples Therapy Workbook: 30 Guided Conversations to Re-Connect Relationships
• Publisher: PESI Publishing & Media
• Publication Date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1937661466
• ISBN 13: 9781937661465
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 14 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

The Couples Therapy Workbook is a series of guided questions to promote meaningful couple conversations and build ongoing, connected communication. The core of this unique guide is 30 guided conversations of the most critical relationship struggles. For each of the 30 topics, there is an introduction, goal-setting strategies and 10 scripted questions to ask each other—all presented in an easy-to-use mindful style. Set in a weekly format over 30 days but can be tailored to any timeframe. Designed to be used to couples, and also by therapists working with couples (bonus clinician prep included with each conversation).

• Week 1—Who Are We? Falling in Love, Friendship, Caring, Acceptance, Empathy, Emotional Intimacy, Rituals
• Week 2—Who Am I? Childhood, Family Origin, Temperament, Influences, Spirituality, Values, How I Think
• Week 3—How Do We Work? Communication, Conflict, Defensiveness, Intimacy, Trust, Fidelity and Boundaries, Parenting, Staying in Sync
• Week 4—What Do We Want? Romance, Joy and Gratitude, Respect, Apologies and Forgiveness, Challenges, Relationship Savings Account, Past, Present & Future, Keeping Connected

About the Author

Kathleen Mates-Youngman, LMFT, focuses on creating an empathic, connected relationship to help couples see each other, hear each other and be there for each other, hand in hand on their path of love. She has a private practice in California specializing in couples therapy.