Effective Couples Therapy: Practical Strategies for Communication, Conflict, and Connection (RELATIONAL)
This presentation provides clinicians with a practical framework for effective couples therapy, including session structure, communication tools, conflict management strategies, and interventions.
4:00 PM - 5:30 PMFri
Eclipse
MFT
Speakers
Angela Shields
LMFT
Rising Sun Therapy
"Couples therapy can be one of the most rewarding yet challenging areas of clinical practice. Many therapists report limited formal training in how to effectively structure couples sessions, manage escalating conflict, and facilitate meaningful relational change. Without a clear framework, sessions can quickly become reactive, unfocused, or dominated by recurring arguments. This presentation provides a practical model for effective couples therapy that clinicians can immediately apply in their work. Participants will learn how to structure sessions with intention, identify common negative interaction cycles, and intervene in ways that improve communication, reduce defensiveness, and strengthen emotional connection. The presentation will also review practical conflict-management strategies, in-session interventions, and take-home tools that help couples continue progress between sessions. Grounded in systems thinking, attachment-informed principles, and evidence-based communication strategies, this training is designed for clinicians seeking greater confidence and competence in working with couples. Attendees will leave with a clear framework and actionable tools to help partners move from conflict and disconnection toward understanding, repair, and lasting connection."