Three impactful couples therapy moments from Esther Perel

Ahead of Esther’s annual clinical training event, Sessions Live 2022, we’re sharing three of our favorite couples therapy interventions from Where Should We Begin? 

In the podcast, you hear Esther in her role as a therapist. At Sessions Live 2022, you’ll see her as the student she’s always been, learning from some of her most respected colleagues. 

On November 5th, you’re invited to participate in this rich and holistic live training and supervision and learn how to implement creativity in your own practice.

In the meantime, grab your headphones and give these episodes a listen. You might find new interventions and exercises to try in your office — or your relationships.

Fight Lying Down
Fighting about the same things over and over again? Breaking the loop requires creating new habits together. Research says a fighting body cannot lie flat. Listen to three unique coping mechanisms to better control how your next argument unfolds in Twice Married To Each Other (minute 39:15).

Play a New Role
For couples who are stuck in the same story, unlocking a new perspective requires a little creativity. Change names, speak with different accents, blindfolds — whatever you need to temporarily transform yourself or your environment. Listen in as Esther helps one couple tap into their new temporary characters and create an experience where sexuality can be experienced with lightness, fun, and joy. Tune in to Speak to Me In French from the beginning.

A Silent Invitation
Struggle with initiating intimacy? What makes a good invitation? This is a favored exercise to do in the therapy room for couples grappling with desire and intimacy. Listen to a couple navigate away from an anxious invitation to one that is more relaxed and inviting in I’ve Had 100 Conversations Part 2 (minute 15:37).