Couples therapy : an introduction / Ellyn Bader, PhD and Dan Wile, PhD. [print]

Instructor's manual available for download on landing page.

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"In this training video, renowned couples therapists Ellyn Bader and Dan Wile explain how to get the most out of couples therapy. In numerous heartwarming stories, Bader and Wile explain how couples therapy works, and describe the positive changes that can occur, even for couples who appear at first hopelessly deadlocked. They describe the two most common patterns in couples: withdrawal from each other and avoiding dealing with critical issues, or engaging in repeated conflict that leaves each partner hurt and angry. Despite the hope couples therapy offers, many couples (or one partner) are reluctant or afraid to seek professional assistance. You will get a roadmap of what the process entails, and reality-based encouragement on what kinds of changes are possible. Intended for students and practitioners in clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and related health professions."