National Institute for Relationship Enhancement - NIRE

03/08/2024

NIRE has posted it's schedule of annual trainings in Child Centered Play Therapy, Filial Family Therapy, and Advanced Child Centered Play Therapy. Head to the NIRE website to view and register for the upcoming trainings!

Calendar of Professional Trainings Please note that our Professional Trainings in 2024 are being offered as Live Interactive Webinars. Registration information follows the webinar schedule. Relationship Enhancement® Therapy for Couples and Families Cost: $345.00 Date Location City/State Workshop Le...

10/17/2023

Congrats to executive director, Rob Scuka, on the publication of his article this year on problem solving in Relationship Enhancement Therapy! See below for a description and link:

The Principles of Collaborative Problem Solving in Relationship Enhancement Therapy
Robert F. Scuka
Journal of Couple and Relationship Therapy
Volume 22, 2023 - Issue 3
Pages 257-280 | Published online: 07 Apr 2023
https://doi.org/10.1080/15332691.2023.2197267

Abstract
This article presents a systematic approach to collaborative problem solving from the perspective of Relationship Enhancement (RE) Therapy in order to provide clinicians working out of any relationship therapy model a practical guide for helping couples and families successfully work through challenging relationship issues. An overview of RE Therapy is presented in addition to a detailed description of the six principles of collaborative problem solving and the therapist’s role in guiding a collaborative problem-solving process. The key factor that interferes with collaborative problem solving in couple and family relationships also is addressed. Finally, following the principles of collaborative problem solving described, a case illustration of a challenging life decision with far-reaching implications for a couple is offered that includes an analysis of (a) three hypothetical scenarios with an unfavorable outcome, (b) two hypothetical scenarios with a favorable outcome and (c) the actual real-life decision the couple made. In each case, the analysis includes a detailed application of the relevant principles of collaborative problem solving in order to make as concrete as possible how the application of those principles, or the failure to apply them, would impact the outcome in a positive or negative way.

This article presents a systematic approach to collaborative problem solving from the perspective of Relationship Enhancement (RE) Therapy in order to provide clinicians working out of any relation...

05/01/2023

NIRE is excited to announce that it will be holding its' annual conference online as a series of webinars over the course of the next two weekends. We hope this will allow interested individuals to join from all over.

The two presentations are as follows:

Using Relationship Enhancement Therapy to Facilitate Healing from Po*******hy Use in Intimate Relationships
Saturday, May 6, from 10 am - 1:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

A Clinician’s Guide to the Principles of Collaborative Problem Solving
in Relationship Enhancement Therapy and Other Topics in RE Therapy.
Saturday May 13, from 10 am - 1:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

Registration: Please go to: https://nire.org/workshop-registration/

05/01/2023

NIRE is excited to announce that it will be holding its' annual conference online as a series of webinars over the course of the next two weekends. We hope this will allow interested individuals to join from all over.

The two presentations are as follows:

Using Relationship Enhancement Therapy to Facilitate Healing from Po*******hy Use in Intimate Relationships
Saturday, May 6, from 10 am - 1:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

A Clinician’s Guide to the Principles of Collaborative Problem Solving
in Relationship Enhancement Therapy and Other Topics in RE Therapy.
Saturday May 13, from 10 am - 1:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

Registration: Please go to:

Student – Using Relationship Enhancement Therapy to Facilitate Healing from Po*******hy Use in Intimate Relationships – Webinar- May 6, 2023 May 6, 2023 | 10:00 am Ticket Type Price Cart Student -Using Relationship Enhancement Therapy to Facilitate Healing from Po*******hy Use in Intimate Relati...

04/11/2022

NIRE is excited to announce that it will be holding its' annual conference online as a series of webinars over the course of three weekends. We hope that this will prevent "screen-burnout" and will allow interested parties to be able to join from all over. The three webinars are as follows:

Advanced Topics in Relationship Enhancement Couples Therapy. Saturday April 30 from 10 am - 1:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

Using Practice Groups to Help Individuals and Couples Better Integrate Relationship Enhancement Skills into their Daily Lives. Saturday, May 7 from 11 am - 2:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 3 CEUs.

Filial Therapy for a Child with a Chronic Skin Condition. Saturday, May 14 from 10 am – 12:15 pm (Eastern time zone). 2 CEUs.

Please see the NIRE website for more information and to register!

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03/03/2022

We don't get well in a vacuum. The concepts addressed by the author of "people, place, and purpose" can be facilitated by a strong family or social network, which can be enhanced by many of the skills that RE has to offer.

People in mental health crisis need more than emergency response, argues a leader in the field. They need a continuum of long-term care to put them on the path to recovery.

02/23/2022

NIRE has posted it's trainings for the 2022 year. Currently these trainings will still be offered as interactive webinars on Zoom. Here is NIRE's 2022 professional training schedule:

Child-Centered Play Therapy - Friday-Saturday, April 8-9

Child-Centered Play Therapy - Friday-Saturday, September 9-10

Relationship Enhancement Therapy with Couples and Families - Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22

Filial Therapy - Friday-Saturday, November 4-5

Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy - Saturday, November 19

In addition, NIRE likely will offer several stand alone 3-hour special webinars as part of a virtual 2022 RE/Filial Conference. These likely will be on a series of Saturday mornings in April and May rather than on a dedicated day or two. Please reach out to niremd@nire.org if you have a proposal for a topic you would like to present or hear about!

01/14/2022

Are you looking to grow in relationship with your spouse? Starting this month, CoupleTalk will be hosting live sessions to help couples develop the skill of listening with empathy. This skill allows you to listen closely to your partner, set aside your criticisms or reactions, and develop a better understanding of their feelings and desires. As you do so, you will notice how your responses become more caring and compassionate!

Don and Alex Flecky are hosting CoupleTalk Live this month and are looking forward to equipping marriages with better communication this year. 

12/03/2021

In the midst of a holiday season that can often be hectic it's easy to miss out on opportunities to connect with and express love to our partner. Making sure to take time to express our desires and empathize with the needs of our partner can provide for moments of closeness.

Communicate your needs to your partner -- as much as we think our partner should know us well enough to figure out what we want, they don't. Your partner is not a mind reader -- trust me on this one, it took me two decades to figure this out!

11/08/2021

NIRE has two training opportunities coming up in November! One for Filial family therapy and one for Advanced Child Centered Play Therapy. Head over to www.nire.org for more info and to register!

Welcome to NIRE and the Center for Couples, Families and Children NIRE offers professional skills training workshops and certification programs for mental health professionals and lay educators, including on-site training opportunities. In addition, through its Center for Couples, Families and Child...

08/11/2021

A beautiful way to build intimacy and navigate difficulties.

CoupleTalk is LIVE in September!Join us to Build a Better Marriage! Join the Authors, Don & Alex, LIVE on Zoom! 5 Night Series! Sign up Now! REGISTER NOW: Complete the Form Below Includes an interactive Part 1 workbook in PDF format. Total cost for five sessions and PDF is $45 per couple. Fill out m...

05/07/2021

Next week is NIRE's annual workshop on Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, and Relationship Enhancement! Two different sessions will be offered, one Wednesday night and one on Saturday. We will utilize Zoom, which opens us to clinicians from all over so feel free to invite your friends!

Special Workshops on Relationship Enhancement® and Filial Methods The 2021 Relationship Enhancement® and Filial Therapy Conference May 12 and May 15, 2021 Webinars via Video Conferencing Sponsored by National Institute of Relationship Enhancement® (NIRE) CE Workshops Because of the continuing Cor...