The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy 107. Finishing the Get Your Mind Right Series: The 6 Traps in Couples Therapy to be Cautious With
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Mar 6, 2025 The hosts unveil six crucial traps in couples therapy that therapists should navigate carefully. They discuss the importance of recognizing emotional dynamics and subtle signs of distress that can impact sessions. Upcoming workshops and retreats for enhancing Emotionally Focused Therapy skills are also announced. The conversation emphasizes creating a safe space for genuine emotional connection, moving beyond mere communication skills. The episode wraps with reflections on confronting challenges and the courage required in therapeutic practices.
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Approach with Caution and Humility
- Approach couples' issues with caution and humility.
- What appears as unskilled communication may be a systemic response to low safety.
Apparent Lack of Skill
- Couples in distress often appear unskilled, polarized, or incompatible.
- This is an artifact of prolonged low safety, not a lack of skill.
Communication is Not the (Only) Problem
- Couples' problems often appear as communication issues.
- However, the real issue lies deeper than surface-level communication.
