Couples Therapy Workbook: 30 Guided Conversations to Re-Connect Relationships

by Kathleen Mates-Youngman

The 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, RitualsWeek 2—Who Am I? Childhood, Family Origin, Temperament, Influences, Spirituality, Values, How I ThinkWeek 3—How Do We Work? Communication, Conflict, Defensiveness, Intimacy, Trust, Fidelity and Boundaries, Parenting, Staying in SyncWeek 4—What Do We Want? Romance, Joy and Gratitude, Respect, Apologies and Forgiveness, Challenges, Relationship Savings Account, Past, Present & Future, Keeping Connected

Genres: Relationships

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2014

Reviews

[Rhys · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was full of conversation starters that brought up a wide range of topics in a non-threatening way. My boyfriend and I looked forward to our "workbook sessions" every night with this book. We learned a lot about each other and it most definitely brought us closer.

[Thomas Miller · Rating 1 out of 5]

this book is horrendous.
made me leave with my wife.
I don't recommend.