Strategic Therapy With Couples

Strategic Couples Therapy was devised by Jay Haley, one of the three pioneering creators of Family Therapy. This form of therapy is short-term, pragmatic, action-oriented, and solution-focused. Strategic Therapy prioritizes practical and present-focused interventions over deep exploration of past experiences. It focuses on identifying and altering problematic interaction patterns to solve specific problems within the relationship, and promote positive change. Led by an experienced instructor who worked closely with Jay Haley for several years, this course provides an educational and engaging introduction to Strategic Therapy, a unique therapeutic approach that promises to “help couples get better in 4-10 sessions.”

Learning Objectives

By taking this course, participants will:

1. Learn about Strategic Therapy and how it differs from other therapeutic approaches
2. Understand why Strategic Therapy is so effective with couples
3. Watch a video of an expert in the field who worked closely with Jay Haley, illustrating Strategic Therapy in his work
4. Gain confidence in using Strategic Therapy in clinical work with couples

This workshop is part of the Program in Couple Therapy Series.

Workshop Information

Date

November 5 & 14, 2025

Time

12:00pm-2:00pm EST

Location

Online, live via Zoom

CEUs

4 CE contact hours available for NYS: Psy, SW, MHC, MFT & Psychoanalysts and APA: Psy

Fee

$200

Speaker

Dr. Richard Belson

Dr. Richard Belson specializes in short term individual, couple and family therapy that is focused on achieving solutions to problems and not discussing them endlessly session after session. Personal, relationship and family issues are typically resolved in 5-15 sessions. Dr. Belson is a tenured Professor at the highly-regarded Adelphi School of Social Work and also teaches Postgraduate Students in Marriage and Family Therapy. He has lectured across the U.S. and around the world in his specialties and was cited by the NY Times for his innovative therapy techniques.

Credentialing Information

Adelphi University is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Adelphi University maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Adelphi University, Derner School of Psychology, is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0024 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0607 and by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors #MHC-0185; for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0083; and for licensed psychoanalysts #P-0058.

Disclaimer Statement

This continuing education seminar, seminar instructor/s, and the Postgraduate Programs as the seminar’s sponsor, receive no commercial support for the content of instruction (e.g., research grants funding research findings etc.), or benefit for endorsement of products (e.g., books, training, drugs, etc.) that are known to present a conflict of interest.

Cancellation Policy

Full refunds are issued for cancellations made up to 7 working days before the event. Cancellations of less than 7 days for any reason, or no-shows are not refunded. Credit towards a future event/workshop are issued for cancellations less than 7 days and up to 24 hours before the event. No credit is issued for cancellations less than 24 hours before the events or no-shows.