Divorce Busting - Solution-Oriented Brief Therapy with Couples (2-day Seminar)

This program contains the full content of Michele's two-day basic Divorce Busting® Workshop for mental health professionals (less the videotape illustrations), and outline to assist you in following along with the seminar. The decision to divorce or remain together may be the most crucial and difficult decision people ever have to make. Since couples considering divorce often seek therapy as a last resort before going to an attorney, therapists play a pivotal role in helping couples sort through their emotions to make the best possible decision. Even when pessimism prevails, there is much that therapists can do to facilitate positive changes in relationships and help couples envision new possibilities, unexplored solutions and brighter futures. Solution-oriented brief therapy is a radically different approach to solving human difficulties. It focuses on clients' strengths, promoting a spirit of cooperation. Therefore, clients' goals are accomplished effectively and rapidly. Due to changes in the health care system and decreasing insurance coverage, brief therapy skills are a must for most therapists. Educational Objectives: The emphasis of this Divorce Busting® seminar is on concrete and practical skill-building. As a result of listening to the six audio cassettes, you will be able to help couples: -break free from unproductive interactions -eliminate hopelessness -focus on what works in relationships -move beyond blame -create action plans to increase loving feelings -minimize setbacks -reduce conflict -maintain positive changes