Between Sessions | Episode 1: Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Just Individual Therapy x 2

Between Sessions Series

Episode 1: Why Couples Therapy Isn’t Just Individual Therapy x 2

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Between Sessions is a free video series from the Institute of Couples Therapy.
These short, reflective episodes are created for therapists—whether you’re mid-practice, on a lunch break, or in need of a moment to feel connected to the heart of the work.

In each episode, Karen Murphy (founder of ICT) shares thoughts, lessons, and honest reflections from her 10+ years as a couples therapist and trainer.
No slides. No fluff. Just grounded insight to keep you company between sessions.

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Press play below and settle in for a thoughtful break between sessions.

In this first episode…

Why is couples therapy so different from individual therapy—and why does it matter that we get that right?

In this 15-minute video, Karen unpacks a common misconception: that couples work is just individual therapy with two people in the room.
She shares:

What really makes couples therapy different (and why the relationship is the client)
Her personal journey from struggling to grounded confidence in the work
Key principles of ICT’s integrative, differentiation-based model
A real client story that shows the impact this work can have—not just on couples, but on future families

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Click here to download the full video transcript Click here to download a summary + key insights

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