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Mapping a Couple’s Vulnerability Cycle: Validation and Challenge in Couple Therapy
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In couple therapy, two partners usually come in with very different stories about the problem, and both want to feel seen and understood. But how do you build an alliance with two people who see things differently? In this workshop, Dr. Fishbane and Dr. Solomon will teach an approach that bridges these seemingly incompatible needs by creating a case formulation that integrates Family-of-Origin dynamics, cultural factors, and interpersonal neurobiology. This relational framing will help you hold the tension between support and confrontation. You will learn:
- How the therapeutic alliance in couple therapy differs from the therapeutic alliance in individual therapy
- Why couple therapists need to integrate interpersonal neurobiology and family of origin dynamics to understand the blame-and-shame cycles that keep couples locked in despair and conflict.
- How to develop a vulnerability cycle map
Alexandra Solomon, PhD
Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon is internationally recognized as one of today’s most trusted voices in the world of relationships, and her framework for Relational Self-Awareness has reached millions of people around the globe. A couple therapist, speaker, author, and professor, Dr. Alexandra is passionate about translating cutting-edge research and clinical wisdom into practical tools people can use to bring awareness, curiosity and authenticity to their relationships.
She is a clinician educator and a frequent contributor to academic journals, and she translates her academic and therapeutic experience to the public through her popular Instagram page, which has garnered a quarter of million followers. She is an adjunct professor in the School of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University, and she is the face of MasterClass in Practice. She is a licensed clinical psychologist, who works with individuals and couples in private practice.
Her hit podcast, Reimagining Love, reaches thousands of listeners across the globe each week and features deep dives into complex relationship dynamics as well as conversations with high-profile guests from the worlds of therapy, academia, and pop culture. She is the award-winning author of three bestselling books: Love Every Day, Loving Bravely and Taking Sexy Back. Her work has been covered by outlets including NPR, Today, New York Times, Scientific American, and the Oprah Winfrey Network.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon is the founder and clinician for The Institute for Relational Self-Awareness and has employment relationships with Northwestern University and Masterclass. She receives royalties as a published author and is the podcast host of Reimaging Love. Dr. Solomon receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from Psychotherapy Networker and PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Alexandra Solomon is a thought leader for Heleo, a founding expert for the Mine'd app, and an ambassador for The Relationship School. She is an ad hoc for several peer review journals, for a complete list contact PESI, Inc. Dr. Solomon is a member of the American Psychological Association, and the American Association for Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists. She has presented for Modern Sex Therapy Institute (MSTI) and the Integrative Sex Therapy Institute (ISTI).
Mona Fishbane, PhD
Mona D. Fishbane, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist and former director of Couple Therapy Training, Chicago Center for Family Health; author of the book, Loving with the Brain in Mind: Neurobiology and Couple Therapy and many articles on couple therapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and intergenerational relationships. She lectures nationally and internationally.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Dr. Mona Fishbane maintains a private practice and has an employment relationship with JCC of Tenafly. She receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Fishbane receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Dr. Mona Fishbane is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Family Therapy Academy.
