Kathryn Ford M.D.

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Helping couples turn problems
into learning is at the center of
my work with couples.

 
I approach my work with couples as collaborative teamwork. I am trained in many approaches to couples therapy and my goal with each couple is to get to know them as quickly and as well as possible in order to discover what will be the most helpful to them. This is a consultative approached based on building trust and teamwork. My aim is transparency so that my clients understand what we are doing and why and are able to see results in each session.

Stanford Continuing Studies Course: Enhanced Dialogue for Couples

By strengthening our natural Aperture Awareness – our sense of openness to each other –  couples learn to connect and build trust. In the Winter Quarter at Stanford I will be teaching Enhanced Dialogue for Couples.

Sign-ups for the course open on November 30 and enrollment is limited. Please feel free to contact me with questions.

Enhanced Dialogue for Couples: Current Research and Practical Tools

The quality of a couple’s relationship is often the most important determinant of their sense of well-being and satisfaction in life. It can also be the source of challenge and frustration. We are neurologically designed for openness to each other. Unfortunately, we’re also neurologically designed to be defensive.

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