Couples Therapy Workbook - by Kathleen Mates-Youngman (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Couples Therapy Workbook is a series of guided questions to promote meaningful couple conversations and build ongoing, connected communication. The core of this unique guide is 30 guided conversations of the most critical relationship struggles. For each of the 30 topics, there is an introduction, goal-setting strategies and 10 scripted questions to ask each other - all presented in an easy-to-use mindful style.

Set in a weekly format over 30 days but can be tailored to any timeframe. Designed to be used to couples, and also by therapists working with couples (bonus clinician prep included with each conversation).

Week 1- Who Are We?

Falling in Love, Friendship, Caring, Acceptance, Empathy, Emotional Intimacy, Rituals

Week 2 - Who Am I?

Childhood, Family Origin, Temperament, Influences, Spirituality, Values, How I Think

Week 3- How do we work?

Communication, Conflict, Defensiveness, Intimacy, Trust, Fidelity and Boundaries, Parenting, Staying in Sync

Week 4 - What do we want?

Romance, Joy and Gratitude, respect, Apologies and Forgiveness, Challenges, Relationship Savings Account, Past, Present & Future, Keeping Connected

Review Quotes

"A treasure-trove of guided conversations to increase intimacy and friendship.Therapists often ask me for good homework assignments. This book does the thinking for you. Keep it on hand and whether its values, sex, conflict or other challenging issues, you'll have a ready-made way to help your clients make immediate progress." -- Ellyn Bader, PhD "Founder/Director of The Couples Institute"

"This is a valuable resource for anyone working with couples. Any couple can profit greatly if they are willing to take Kathleen Youngman's challenge to explore these important topics and discuss these wonderful questions." -- Milan and Kay Yerkovich "authors of best-selling series How We Love"