Ebook: If only I had known--: avoiding common mistakes in couples therapy

Introduction : mistakes?! what mistakes? -- The "battle for structure" -- Confidentiality traps -- Alliances and coalitions -- Overemphasizing the past or present -- Lapses in careful listening -- Inadequate assessments and mismatched or mistimed interventions -- Overlooking process considerations -- The pitfalls of anger and conflict -- Mistakes in dealing with partners' different perceptions -- Faulty interpretations and reframes -- Failing to foster commitment -- Overlooking or inadvertently imposing spirituality.