Behind Closed Doors with Michele -2019
We've put together this information package to keep you up to date on training details and updates.
I love small groups!
Our group will be small enough to allow time for questions about ways to apply the principles to YOUR couples. While I do workshops and keynote presentations for groups of thousands, this training is truly my favorite!
It's casual and fun!
We're here to have fun, learn, and get to know each other. Whether you've seen me teach a dozen times or this is your first, I want to make this a special event.
Focus on YOUR learning needs
If you have any unique questions about helping couples prevent divorce or about your practice in general, I'm here to coach you. I'll share details about my own professional journey as well!
DAY 1 - OCTOBER 13
We'll meet at the Best Western Plus Boulder Inn, located at 770 28th Street, Boulder, CO 80303.
Registration begins at 8:30 am; the session will begin at 9:00 am.
We'll provide lunch around noon and do group introductions
9:00am - 12:00pm
Introduction - Michele
Developing a Solution-Focused Marital Mindset Learn how to clear your mind from the clutter that channels your attention to marital stuckness in couples rather than rich possibilities
Methods for Becoming a Hope Monger: The Necessary Ingredient for Successful Outcomes Learn why instilling hope just might be the most important factor in successful therapy and what you can to do instill it
Divorce Busting® Do’s and Don’ts Helping couples in conflict beat the divorce odds isn’t simply a matter of having a “marriage-friendly” philosophy. Sometimes, even well-meaning therapists do things that backfire. Learn which strategies increase commitment and which to avoid
*Lunch - provided by us
1:15pm - 4:00pm
The Divorce Busting® Do’s and Don’ts ..Continued
Steps for Conducting a First (and subsequent) Session Learn a step-by-step map for conducting first and subsequent sessions in order to have a clear vision of where you’re headed clinically
A Commitment Decision Tree People begin therapy with varying levels of motivation to work on their marriages. Learn how to adjust your approach with each spouse accordingly
DAY 2- OCTOBER 14
9:00am - 12:00pm
Steps for Helping One Spouse Achieve Relationship Change- It Takes One to Tango®
Learn tools for doing effective couples therapy with one spouse. Also, know when to see spouses individually rather than conjointly
*Lunch Break*
1:00pm - 4:00pm
The Last Resort Technique and When to Employ it
Learn a concrete, step-by-step plan to help the one spouse who wants to save the marriage when his or her spouse seems convinced divorce is the only answer and all else has failed
DAY 3- OCTOBER 15
9:00am- 12:00pm
Steps Both the Unfaithful and Betrayed Spouses Must Take to Heal from Infidelity
Helping couples deal with the crisis of affairs can be daunting unless you have a plan. Get all the tools you need to move couples from the pain of discovery to rebuilding trust and reconnecting emotionally and physically
*Lunch break*
1:00pm- 4:00 pm
Healing from Infidelity- continued
Evening- Social Get Together at Jim & Michele's Home -Time TBD
DAY 4 - OCTOBER 16
9:00am- 12:00 pm
Methods to help couples bridge a sexual desire gap Differences is sexual desire can create major problems in relationships. Become comfortable with and skilled at addressing this issue with couples
The importance of integrating marriage education and therapy Teach couples practical skills that build on their inner resources
1:15pm- 3:30 pm
Techniques for dealing with difficult clients When clients push our buttons, we become less effective. Learn creative ways to bypass clinical impasses
7 Ways to bring yourself to the process that you didn't learn in graduate school Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship correlates more highly with successful therapeutic outcome than the model of therapy used by the therapist. Learn new ways to personalize your sessions and improve your work with couples
Parting Thoughts
Frequently Asked Questions
So, so much to do, so little time. Start here
Often folks stay at the conference hotel The Best Western Plus Boulder Inn : use reference code: DBC for block rates (while available). This may be most convenient if you don't have a car or don't want to be bothered with one. Other hotels attendees like include the St. Julien Hotel & Spa, The Hotel Boulderado, The Millenium Harvest House Boulder - shop around for the best prices and availability. There are a ton of options available, but Boulder is a popular destination - don't dawdle.
Are you kidding me? Rocky Mountain National Park, Denver, Summit County (Keystone, Breckenridge, Lake Dillon), Vail, Aspen - it's an absolute play land. We have a few Coloradans attending - I'm sure they will have ideas too.
Boulder (and the training) are both very casual/informal. Dress comfortably, check the weather when packing. The meeting room may be a little chilly or warm for individual tastes, so dress in layers.
Email: [email protected] if you have additional questions, we'll add the answers
"Behind Closed Doors with Michele Weiner-Davis" is the most comprehensive training I offer. Having 4 days together offers ample time to delve more deeply into the topics about which I am so passionate- the lessons I’ve learned over the last few decades about how to help warring couples choose marriage over divorce.
Shorter trainings simply don’t allow sufficient time to dive deeply into the material, nor do they offer opportunities to engage in thought-provoking, and even inspirational discussions. I also can help participants who are trained in other models to find creative ways to integrate their new learning.
Finally, this 4-day training provides enough time to show countless illuminating client video examples showcasing the Divorce Busting® principles at work, making the model come alive.
And this is what I love most. The most common comment I heard from participants after the 2018 training was, “I can’t wait to go back to work!” And considering the training was held in beautiful Colorado, that’s really something!
