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Announcing Two Women's Retreats for 2008

Time for women - young and mature - to laugh, play, share and challenge each other to live out their true potential.

Presented by Ruth Morehouse, Ph.D and Susan Regas, Ph.D.

Two dates, two fabulous locations to choose from:
  • Sept. 11-14, 2008, Marin County, CA
  • Oct. 23-26, 2008, Loveland, CO
Click here for more information on the Women's Retreat.
Announcing a New Professional Workshop for 2008 (SOLD OUT)

Resolving Sexual Difficulties with the Crucible® Approach

Presented by Ruth Morehouse, Ph. D. and Susan Regas, Ph. D.

November 7-9, 2008, Culver City, California

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Help Dr. Schnarch Put the Final Touches on his PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SCALE and SEXUAL RELATIONSHIP AND SATISFACTION ASSESSMENT TOOLS.

Please participate in the creation of a new assessment tool designed to measure how people perceive themselves in relationships with others. Dr. Schnarch is developing an instrument which is essential to his innovative approach to therapy demonstrated on Dateline NBC. >> more information

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Announcing Sponsored Workshops for 2008

  • American Association for Marriage & Family Therapy (AAMFT)
    Crucible Track - Five Different Workshops!
    Memphis, Tennessee
    October 30 - November 2, 2008
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The German-language version of our research instruments are now available!

Attention! The German-language version of our research instruments are now available! We know many of our German-speaking friends have been patiently waiting. Please encourage your German-speaking colleagues and relatives to participate too. This will help develop tools clinicians and researchers will use in German-speaking countries. To participate now, click here.

Die deutschsprachige Version unserer Forschungsinstrumente ist jetzt verfügbar!

Achtung! Die deutschsprachige Version unserer Forschungsinstrumente ist jetzt verfügbar! Wir wissen, dass viele unserer deutschsprachigen Freunde darauf bereits geduldig gewartet haben. Bitte ermutigen Sie Ihre deutschsprachigen Kollegen, Freunde und Verwandten, ebenfalls an dieser Befragung teilzunehmen. Sie leisten damit einen hilfreichen Beitrag zur Entwicklung von Werkzeugen, die Kliniker und Forscher dann in den deutschsprachigen Ländern einsetzen können. klicken Sie hier.




Fly-in Intensive Therapy Program

CEW weekends planned

For years, distressed couples around the world have flown to Colorado for our unique Crucible® Approach Intensive Therapy Program, a series of sessions conducted in half-day blocks over several consecutive days. Read more about the Intensive Therapy Program or Meet the Therapists.




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Passionate Marriage book

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Become a Better Therapist

Interested in non-pathological treatment for sex, intimacy, and relationship problems, emphasizing clients' resilience and sexual potential? Our Crucible® Approach has been called the most sophisticated blend of eroticism, intimacy, spirituality, marriage, and personal growth. A primary textbook and training workshops for therapists around the world.
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