The Most Startling A-HaElizabeth and her father, Bill, talk endlessly about marriage, research, couples therapy and all subtopics therein. ... Watch the Video
A Powerful Frame for Understanding Marital Conflict in Plain LanguageThe core Family FIRO video is here: https://youtu.be/g9HwDNyOFA4?si=vNQ-euTg8RBfsJx8. Elizabeth mentions why it’s so useful and can help therapists support couples in every day, common sense language.... Watch the Video
Our Goals vs Couples GoalsWe go to graduate school, we learn models and theories, and we form our view of the great marriage. Then, couples show up to therapy, and the gap may be big in how their marriage is today versus how i... Watch the Video
Poor Baby, What a Jerk TherapyIt’s a phrase Elizabeth invented and explains in this video. It’s a sentiment couples can have as well as therapists, but it’s not a useful mindset for anyone.... Watch the Video
Asking Endless WhysElizabeth has the benefit of asking her father, a master therapist, why about every aspect of what he does in couples therapy! There is no fear in her, and our trainees benefit (and love!) this aspect... Watch the Video
The Power of a Scene-ItThis concept of a ‘Scene-it” allows both the therapist and the couple to go below grand theories or high-level emotional narratives around conflicts into their daily, regular life to help both people ... Watch the Video