Marriage therapy can be a lifeline for couples facing challenges, but not all therapists deliver the same results. One key factor that influences success is whether the therapist has formal training in marriage counseling. This post explores how trained marriage therapists compare to untrained therapists in terms of success rates, what makes trained professionals more effective, and what couples should consider when seeking help. Why Therapist Training Matters in Marriage The

Marriage therapy carries a reputation for being slow, repetitive, and unproductive. Like paying your mother-in-law to referee an argument. Many couples leave feeling frustrated or stuck. Unfortunately, these stereotypes have a basis in reality. The Gottman Method offers a fresh alternative attractive that both women and men find refreshing. It transforms traditional therapy by focusing on energetic, skills- and assignment-based sessions that engage couples actively and bui

I have decided to start doing pure marriage therapy again, on a limited basis . I normally do not work Fridays, but am adding a half-day (mornings) for marriage therapy. I often use brief marriage therapy as a preparation for working with childhood trauma. However, this time will be for pure marriage therapy. I use Gottman Method, which I am formally trained in by the Gottman Institute . Insurance doesn't pay for marriage work (any therapist who says otherwise is cheating

The ACE study, first conducted in the 1990s, revealed a strong connection between childhood trauma and long-term health risks. Understanding these connections helps professionals and individuals recognize the importance of early intervention and support. What Are Adverse Childhood Experiences? The ACE study was a groundbreaking research project that surveyed over 17,000 adults about their childhood experiences and current health. It found that traumatic events in childhood,

If you are reading this post, and you've read other entries on this blog, there is likely no reason to explain EMDR, or why you would want to learn how to be an EMDR clinician! But how would you go about learning? How can you afford it? One issue is that there are so many trainings out there, and so much confusion about what EMDR is. Here are some facts about learning EMDR, before I recommend where to do so: - You need to be a therapist, or working toward being one. That i