Introduction to Couples Work
(Online Format)
Marla Silverman, Ph.D.
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9 am – 12 pm (ET)
3 CE hours
$110
For the therapist who wants a way to understand how to work with couples. We will cover principles and methods of working with couples, how to structure a session, what to look for and how to intervene. This workshop is both didactic and experiential. Through role play we will demonstrate and practice interventions and discuss therapeutic choices. Bring a sense of wonder and fun.
Objectives:
- Understand what causes stuck patterns of stress in couples.
- Understand how to set up a first session.
- Understand how to create safety for both members of the couple.
Marla Silverman is a psychologist in private practice in Rockland County, N.Y. She specializes in working with couples and has been working with couples and individuals, as well as teaching, supervising and training therapists for over 40 years. She is faculty and former Director of Training at the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training in New York City. She has presented at many conferences in the U.S., Israel and Europe. Her work is informed by Gestalt Therapy and Internal Family Systems, 57 years of marriage, and her own orientation toward the work and joy of helping couples keep it real. She has created “Keeping It Real - A Therapists’ Guide to Working with Couples,” a six-hour video of principles and practices, as well as demonstration sessions available on Vimeo. Link at Marlasilverman.com.
Refund Policy: 75% refund if cancelled more than 7 days in advance. 50% if cancelled less than 7 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy: Occasionally, the Gestalt Center needs to cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances. In such cases, we will inform you the Monday prior and provide you with a full refund.
