Couples therapy can be some of the most meaningful and rewarding work clinicians do—especially when they know how to help partners move from disconnection, blame, and reactivity toward safety, accountability, and deeper connection. During this one-hour introductory course, key foundations for effective couples work are shared, including the five constructs of intimate relationships, the cycle of disconnection and reconnection, and the belief systems that often prevent couples from seeing one another with love and empathy.