For all participants, a typical day from 5 to 7 pm includes: lectures by two different presenters, one to three videos of couples in IBCT, and a break. For participants with a full training ticket, the training continues from 7 to 9 pm with one or two small-group meetings for role-play, group reflection, Q and A, and one break.
Day 1:
- Introduction to IBCT method and theory
- Conceptualizing relationship problems using the DEEP formulation
- How to conduct assessment sessions and individual sessions
Day 2:
- The purpose of the feedback session
- Treatment planning
- How to conduct the feedback session
Day 3:
- Overview of Interventions and goals of treatment
- IBCT therapeutic interventions: Empathic Joining and Unified Detachment
- Combining Empathic Joining and Unified Detachment
Day 4:
- IBCT therapeutic interventions: Direct Change
- IBCT therapeutic interventions: Building Tolerance
Day 5:
- Ordering intervention, evaluation and recommitment
- Special care: Affairs, sexual problems
- Telehealth, Virtual resources