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Dan Wile, Ph.D. is a faculty member at the Institute of Imaginal Studies. He is a Clinical Psychologist with twenty-five years of experience as a couple therapist, and a diplomate in clinical psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Among Dan's many publications are his three books: Couples Therapy: A Nontraditional Approach; After the Honeymoon: How Conflict Can Improve Your Relationship; and After the Fight: Using Your Disagreements to Build a Stronger Relationship. For more informaton on Dan Wile and his work, click here: http://www.danwile.com.

"I love Wile's writing and thinking. They are entirely consistent with many of my research findings. I think that Wile is a genius and the greatest living marital therapist. I am blessed to have been able to exchange ideas with him."




	In what could be called the tragedy of everyday couples life, wishes are expressed as complaints, needs are stated as demands, vulnerability is disguised, and power struggles take the place of open communication. Dan Wile will present an approach which utilizes the fight that is occurring in the moment by developing each partners' point of view, and turning it into a moment of intimacy. Dan will show how to create intimate conversations by bringing out the haunting feelings which each partner struggles with alone. Using volunteers from those in attendance for demonstrations as well as video-taped vignettes, Dan will demonstrate this process with a moment-by-moment analysis which highlights the core components. Potential themes for the day include:

	How to turn conflicts and challenges into moments of intimacy How to increase empathy toward one's intimate partner	How the therapist's inner conversation serves couples in therapy

	Program Leader: Dan Wile, Ph.D. is a faculty member at the Institute of Imaginal Studies. He is a Clinical Psychologist with twenty-five years of experience as a couple therapist, and a diplomate in clinical psychology of the American Board of Professional Psychology. Among Dan's many publications are his three books: Couples Therapy: A Nontraditional Approach; After the Honeymoon: How Conflict Can Improve Your Relationship; and After the Fight: Using Your Disagreements to Build a Stronger Relationship. For more informaton on Dan Wile and his work, click here: http://www.danwile.com. "I love Wile's writing and thinking. They are entirely consistent with many of my research findings. I think that Wile is a genius and the greatest living marital therapist. I am blessed to have been able to exchange ideas with him."
	John Gottman Ph.D., The Gottman Institute, Seattle, WA

	Program Information: Date:Saturday, August 7, 2004 Time:9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Location:IIS, 47 Sixth Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Fee:$75 Registration:Call IIS at 707-765-1836 to register.	CEU Information: CE Hours: 7.0 CE Fee: There is a $20 CEU Certificate Fee. CE Approval For: MFT/LCSWs: This course meets the qualifications for 14 hours of continuing education credit for MFTs and LCSWs as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. (Provider number PCE1391) Psychologists: This course meets the qualifications for 7 hours of credit for Psychologist. Approved by MCEP (Course Code: APF001-0033-000)

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