In this interview, Dr Ellyn Bader of www.couplesinstitute.com speaks about the Developmental Approach to Couples Therapy that she created with her husband Dr Peter Pearson. Drs. Bader and Pearson run The Couples Institute in Menlo Park, California and have trained hundreds of couples therapists world wide.
In this presentation, Dr Bader also discusses:
How her interest and passion for working with couples came about.How their Developmental Approach to Couples Therapy came about.An overview of the stages and development challenges of each stage of the model.What happens if each partner is at a different stage in the model and what complexity this adds to the couple dynamic.The most common developmental stage where couples can get stuck.How to frame the developmental modesl with your couples and the importance of psycho-education.How they prepare the couple for the first appointment and what other aspects are important for getting the couple off to a strong start in those early sessions.How they structure the sessions with the couple.Resources for therapists who want to increase their knowledge of the developmental approach.