Watch Dr. Heitler in action in this counseling video, and you'll learn how to:
• Gain control in the first session, and keep subsequent sessions safe
• Defuse anger in the therapy office, without taking sides
• Teach techniques for preventing anger escalations at home
• Convert inflammatory interactions to cooperative dialogue
• Help couples develop positive communication skills, so core issues are addressed and resolved.
Length of video: 1:13:00
English subtitles available
Individual ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-021-X
Individual ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-021-7
Group ISBN-10 #: 1-60124-000-7
Group ISBN-13 #: 978-1-60124-000-2
Dr. Susan Heitler is a clinical psychologist specializing in saving marriages. In her clinical practice as a marriage therapist in Denver, Colorado, Dr. Heitler has been helping individuals and couples for over 25 years. She also has written a book, a workbook, and led workshops called
The Power of Two to help more couples learn the skills that lead to marital success. Dr. Heitler graduated from Harvard University, earned a masters degree in education at Boston University and then a doctorate in psychology from New York University. She and her husband, married over 30 years, have enjoyed raising four children, now young adults with children of their own. Dr. Heitler has lectured on her therapy methods nationwide and abroad, including in Spain, Austria, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Australia. Dr. Heitler, a popular radio and television talk show guest, is frequently interviewed in magazines such as
Fitness, Men's Health, Women's World, and
Parenting. Her cases have appeared often in the Ladies Home Journal column
"Can This Marriage Be Saved?" In May 2004, Dr. Heitler appeared on the CBS Early Show where anchor Harry Smith introduced her as "the most influential person in my life—my therapist." He encouraged his viewers similarly to seek therapy when they are emotionally distressed and premarital counseling when they are contemplating marriage. You may learn more about Dr. Heitler and her work at
TherapyHelp.com. Her recent publications include
The Leader's Manual for Power of Two Marriage Skills Workshops.
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