Contributed by Ellen Wachtel

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Storm Damage

Angry Words Can Sink a Relationship
Ellen Wachtel&Steven Stosny

Even though partners may forgive each other after a heated argument, the hurtful words that were hurled can be haunting nonetheless. Read more

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Becoming a Therapist for Each Other

How to Deepen Couples Therapy
Ellen Wachtel

How to address one partner’s long-term issues in couples therapy without derailing work on the current relationship. Read more

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Keeping Couples Therapy Upbeat

How to Bring a Positive Spirit Into the Consulting Room
Ellen Wachtel

Keeping the difficult work of couples therapy positive and upbeat might be easier, and more effective, than you think. Read more

Ellen Wachtel

Ellen Wachtel, JD, PhD, is in private practice and gives workshops at home and abroad. She’s the author of We Love Each Other But … as well as a new book for therapists, The Heart of Couple Therapy: Knowing What to Do and How to Do It.