Workshop program

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