couples therapy

6 statements across 2 episodes · 1 bullish · 2 bearish · 2 people on the record · first statement Feb 4, 2020 by Suzanne Iasenza · across every show →

Everything said about couples therapy, oldest first

Feb 4, 2020 positive
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Iasenza: Having children helps separating couples endure difficult conversations
“In fact, that having a kid in the picture really can give them the strength to stay there and really tough out the really difficult conversations.”
Suzanne Iasenza Feb 4, 2020 ▶ 1:02:57 #75 Suzanne Iasenza: Rewriting Relationship Narratives
Feb 4, 2020
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Iasenza: Initiators often leave breakup therapy due to overwhelming guilt
“Sometimes the person who is breaking up, they can't tolerate staying in the room because they feel too guilty about it.”
Suzanne Iasenza Feb 4, 2020 ▶ 1:02:07 #75 Suzanne Iasenza: Rewriting Relationship Narratives
Feb 4, 2020
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Iasenza: Lack of commitment after resolved issues signals desire to leave
“And sometimes you could see each thing gets better, but a half of the couple might not still be committed, more committed. And more happy. That can give you a clue that there could be still something about this person really doesn't want to be here.”
Suzanne Iasenza Feb 4, 2020 ▶ 50:34 #75 Suzanne Iasenza: Rewriting Relationship Narratives
Feb 4, 2020 neutral
Assertion Not checkable as stated
Iasenza: Almost all couples initially cite communication as their primary problem
“Almost all couples, whether it's, ah, they have sexual issues or other issues, usually will say communication. That's one of people's most favorite presenting descriptions, is they'll say, we need help with communication, which is the general catch-all kind of…”
Suzanne Iasenza Feb 4, 2020 ▶ 3:14 #75 Suzanne Iasenza: Rewriting Relationship Narratives
Aug 19, 2025 negative
Assertion Supported
Johnson: 70% of therapists treating couples lack actual couples therapy training
“Because the fact of the matter is, 70% of mental health professionals in North America say they seek Couples now, because the demand is huge, and most of those people have not been trained in couples therapy.”
Dr. Sue Johnson Aug 19, 2025 ▶ 1:34:48 The Science of Lasting Love with Dr. Sue Johnson
Aug 19, 2025 negative
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Dr. Sue Johnson: Couples Cannot Use Taught Communication Skills During Real Conflict
“The trouble is with communication skills that you can't, all the evidence, all the research says you can't use them when you need them.”
Dr. Sue Johnson Aug 19, 2025 ▶ 1:33:08 The Science of Lasting Love with Dr. Sue Johnson
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