Individual Therapy for Couples Problems

14 June 2024, 8:30am - 4:30pm AEST

The research suggests that individual therapy that is focused on the management of relationship issues has traditionally not only not been successful, but has been found to lead more frequently to relationship breakdown. However, statistics tell us that 86% of individuals presenting for therapy list relationship distress as one of their top 3 presentation issues. What is a well-meaning therapist supposed to do?”

While more research needs to be conducted, emerging theories looking at individual therapy for couple problems (ITCP) suggests clinicians can become more equipped in offering couple sensitive individual therapy (CSI therapy).  In this workshop, we focus on what knowledge, skills and processes help therapists and individuals to more successfully address couple distress with only one partner in attendance.

Outline of the Day:

• Evidence for and against ITCP
• Pitfalls to be aware of
• Therapist needs
• Relationship  Models
• Assessment
• Therapeutic interventions

Presenter/s:

John Flanagan - AMHSW - Master of Gestalt Therapy - Certified Gottman Therapist and Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainer

Trish Purnell-Webb - Clinical Psychologist - Certified Gottman Therapist and Advanced Gottman Clinical Trainer & Consultant

This event counts as 6 hours of category A CPD.

To register, please click here.