How to Lead Effective Couples Intakes

Service Description

Tired of first sessions that feel like you're just collecting facts while the couple grows more distant on your couch? Join us for a 90-minute training on how to lead powerful, structured intake sessions that engage couples from the very first meeting. This workshop is for therapists using a systemic and attachment-informed lens—no matter your specific modality. You’ll walk away able to: Describe a structured flow for a 60-minute intake with couples using a systemic and attachment-informed approach. Identify recurring interaction patterns that sustain relational distress and inform treatment direction. Use engagement strategies that build connection and hope, avoiding the dry, data-gathering feel of a traditional intake. Apply interaction-mapping tools to help couples understand their repetitive arguments and disconnection. Differentiate structured assessment sessions from those that require immediate crisis support.