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A badly broken marriage—in which both spouses show high levels of anger and disdain, and low levels of patience, good will, or hope—doesn't seem to hold promise for clinical salvation, especially if one or both partners may not even really want things to get better. It’s possible, however, to turn things around! In this session, we'll explore how to engage reluctant partners in therapy without making them feel trapped in an unhappy future. Although we'll focus on four major types of “last chance couples,” the approach applies to couples at any level of distress. Through video as well as role-play demonstrations, you'll learn how to:
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| File type | File name | Number of pages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual - Last Chance Couples Therapy (1.9 MB) | 44 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Love in Action (589.6 KB) | 26 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Handout - Last Chance Couples Therapy (4.8 MB) | 7 Pages | Available after Purchase | |
| Transcript - Last Chance Couples Therapy (163.7 KB) | 30 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Peter Fraenkel, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and associate professor at City College of New York. He is the author of numerous publications, including Sync Your Relationship, Save Your Marriage, and the forthcoming books, Relationships on the Brink: Last Chance Couple Therapy and The Complete Guide to Couple Therapy: From Happy to Last Chance Across the Lovespan.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Peter Fraenkel maintains private practice and has an employment relationship with the City College of New York. He receives a grant for Fresh Start for Families from HELP USA and receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Fraenkel receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. He has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Peter Fraenkel is a member of the American Psychological Association, the American Family Therapy Academy, the National Council on Family Relations, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, and the Society for the Exploration of Psychotherapy.
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