WORKING WITH CONFLICT: DEVELOPING A RELATIONAL STANCE IN COUPLES THERAPY

Sat 16 May

Training provided by The Institute of Couples Therapy

Aisling Hotel, Parkgate Street, Dublin 8

16-05-2026

5.5 CPD hours

External training, IACP CPD approved.

WORKING WITH CONFLICT: DEVELOPING A RELATIONAL STANCE IN COUPLES THERAPY

A practical, one-day and reflective training for therapists working with, or considering working with couples.

What is conflict?
Why is it that relationships get stuck in conflict despite the partners wanting a happy relationship?
Why is it so hard for couples to resolve conflicts themselves?
How do therapists hold a relational stance when there are high levels of blame, anger and defensiveness?
How do you develop a working alliance with the couple?
What are effective interventions that will help the couple?

This one-day in-person training will be of interest to both those already working with couples and those considering transitioning to couples work

What You’ll Learn

Develop a grounded, confident approach to conflict in couples therapy
Understand reactivity through the vulnerability cycle
Create structure and safety in high-conflict sessions
Set strong, compassionate boundaries
Integrate what you already know from individual therapy into your couples work
Use practical interventions you can apply immediately after the session

For more information and booking please visit Working with Conflict: Developing a Relational Stance in Couples Therapy | Institute of Couples Therapy

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