Communicate Without Collapsing: The Skills That Keep Couples Connected

Toni Langford Counselling
Feb 15, 2017
2 min read

Updated: Jan 4

Couples Communication: It can be the death of a marriage

A one-day intensive to help you (and your clients) turn conflict into clarity, and disconnection into workable, human conversations.

Who it’s for...

Couples counsellors & psychotherapists
Coaches & relationship educators
Social workers & community practitioners
HR / EAP practitioners
Couples & committed partners who want better tools

What you’ll be able to do...

Spot the hidden communication patterns that quietly erode intimacy
Use practical tools to de-escalate conflict and repair after rupture
Improve listening and “meaning-making” so partners feel heard (not just replied to)
Apply lifestyle and relationship habits that reduce breakdown and increase connection
Translate workshop frameworks into clear, repeatable strategies for client work

What’s covered (snapshot)...

You’ll explore the role of communication in building and sustaining relationships, then move into real-world application through guided discussion, group process, and practical tools for private practice. Topics include:

Past experiences and how they shape reactions, triggers, and “scripts”
Conflict resolution strategies that actually work in the moment
Communication styles (how people process information vs problems)
Love, intimacy, and the communication gap between intention and impact

Interactive group sessions may include...

Knock Down & Rebuild
At The Grave Side
Who Do You Bring To A Relationship?
A Cat Can’t Bark And A Dog Can’t Meow
Processing Information Or Problems
The Journey Versus The Destination Communicators
What Colour Are Your Ears?
The Language of Love
Sex Versus Intimacy…and more.

Format...

Live, 1-day in-person workshop wiyh interactive group-based learning.

Time + CPD hours...

1 full day with approx. 7 CPD hours but check with your professional association.

Assessment Options...

None. We encourage that you also undertake the Live Online Nexus CPD Assessment Interview which validates learning outcomes for the Australia / Asia-Pacific context and includes Nexus College Certificate of Attendance for various peak bodies recognition.