When One Partner Won't Engage: Now What?
What do you do when one partner simply won’t engage in couples therapy?They say “I don’t know” to every question. They shut down when emotions come up. They blame their partner for everything. Or they’re physically present in the room, but emotionally somewhere else.For therapists, this can be one of the most challenging dynamics to navigate. Is the client resistant — or are they protecting themselves? Are they overwhelmed, ashamed, burnt out, ambivalent, or simply unwilling to participate?In this therapist-facing episode of Just Listen To Me, Julia explores how to look beyond apparent…
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