Common Dilemmas in Couple Therapy
Routledge, 2009 (Click on book cover to order a copy.)
Common Dilemmas in Couple Therapy confronts four common issues that couple therapists face everyday in their offices: dealing with difficult partners, secrets, working with a partner who won't/can't change, and the breakup of a relationship. Out of each dilemma pour the passions, the profound disappointments, and the amazing rewards of human intimate partnerships. The purposes of this book are to deeply explore the dynamics of each dilemma with case illustrations, give therapists the lifelines of many strategies to use in working with these dilemmas, and to help them understand and handle their own profound experiences and roles while doing this work. Dr. Leavitt uncovers the hurt, meanness, and helplessness that comes with these dilemmas and shows the crucial professional role that therapists can play in guiding a couple to healing, hope and renewal.
Speaking and Teaching
Frequently Dr. Leavitt teaches and presents at professional conferences, hospitals, community groups and mental health centers on numerous topics including couple therapy and sexuality. Below are some examples.
Harvard Medical School and Cambridge Health Alliance
“Treating Couples” conference 2009 and “Aspects of Aging” conference 2006
Boston Medical Center, Mt. Auburn Hospital, Metro West Medical Center
Grand Rounds on female sexuality
Brookline Mental Health Center
Aging and sexuality
Massachusetts Assisted Living Association conferences 2007, 2009
Dementia and sexuality
Testimonials
“Judy’s knowledge of the subject she teaches is unsurpassed.”
“This was an amazing learning experience, primarily thanks to Judy’s teaching, clinical and personal skills. The level of thought, organization and preparation put into this class was remarkable.”
“One of the best programs I’ve attended.”
“Great presentation and control of the audience.”
“She teaches with much enthusiasm and is able to portray her knowledge creatively in a manner that captured learners of all types.”
“Dr. Leavitt’s enthusiasm was infectious. She created a supportive and stimulating atmosphere to take risks and work toward becoming better clinicians.”
“A dynamic and exhilarating presenter who clearly knows her stuff.”
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