The AAMFT Podcast

Episode 3: David Schnarch

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Mar 7, 2019
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ADVICE

Advice for Therapists

  • Avoid giving clients homework assignments, as it creates opportunities for resistance.
  • Instead, adopt the role of an advisor, offering suggestions rather than directives.
ADVICE

Explaining Differentiation

  • Don't lecture clients about differentiation; focus on practical application.
  • Help clients reframe "I don't like sex" to "I don't like sex with you" to explore underlying issues.
INSIGHT

Desire and Differentiation

  • Dependence on partner validation kills desire; differentiation fosters it.
  • Encourage clients to express their desires even when uncomfortable.
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