Contributed by Sara Schwarzbaum
Rewriting Marriage Contracts
Fresh Options for Ambivalent CouplesThe choice for ambivalent couples is no longer binary: separate or stay together. Instead, therapists can help them craft formal yet flexible agreements... Read more
It's Still Unfair!
Struggling to Establish Equitable RelationshipsHealthy, equal relationships require compromise, negotiation, and generosity. But when couples don’t have models for mastering these skills, they often... Read more
"I'm Not That Guy"
Navigating the New Couples ConversationDiscovering how ghosts and global issues have permeated relationship bonds in new ways. Read more
Working with Conflict-Avoidant Men
A Three-Part Approach to Defusing ShameI’ve spent a long time doing therapy with conflict-avoidant men. Working with them isn’t always easy, but I’ve developed a three-part road map that’s... Read more
Couples Therapy During Coronavirus
Challenges and OpportunitiesA clinician who's spent almost two years doing online couples therapy shares the tips and strategies she's found especially helpful. Read more
Sara Schwarzbaum
Sara Schwarzbaum, EdD, LMFT, LCPC, is founder of The Academy for Couples Therapists, an online training program, and of Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago, where she currently practices. Her numerous publications include “One Size Does Not Fit All in Couple Therapy: The Case for Theory Integration.” Contact: sara@theacademyforcouplestherapists.com