Let's Talk About It: Applying Communication Theory to Clinical Practice in Relationship Therapy
One of the most common reasons people seek relationship therapy is due to issues in communication. So, what does communication theory say about how people communicate with their partners? This training introduces clinicians to foundational communication theories that illuminate relational patterns in relationship therapy. Participants will integrate communication-based models with concrete clinical skills to enhance assessment, conceptualization, and intervention in relationship dynamics, conflict processes, and emotional regulation during relational distress. This interactive training will be presented live, but you will have the option of registering for a recording.
Identify core principles of relational dialectics, relational stage development, transactional communication processes, and face-related communication dynamics, and apply them to conceptualize couple interaction patterns.
Analyze how dialectical tensions, relational trajectories, and face concerns contribute to recurring conflict, escalation, and disconnection in intimate relationships.
Translate communication theory into clinical interventions by integrating active listening strategies, XYZ statements, and naming practices within couples sessions.
Differentiate and apply conflict management styles and facework strategies to support more constructive negotiation, repair, and mutual understanding between partners.
Evaluate and intervene in emotional flooding by teaching communication-based coping strategies that promote regulation, safety, and productive dialogue.
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