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Introducing the Attachment-Based Focused Genogram Workbook~ Expanding the Realms of Attachment Theor

Dr. Rita's approach to treatment is Intergenerational Systemic Attachment Therapy, which she has developed over many years of practice. A primary focus is to help clinicians to establish a therapeutic bond with each individual client, whether it is an individual, couple, family or extended systems within our communities. Assessment is key to successful treatment that includes a systemic approach as well as attention to healing attachment focused relational bonds with self and others. Attachment theory and research has broken through a barrier that helps every therapist , clinician, researcher and others strengthen loving and bonding approaches to strengthening secure attachment bonds.

Dr. Rita has specific goals to help individuals and couples:

create loving emotional connection
develop concrete tools for addressing and resolving conflict
help each partners to explore their sexual desires
enhance their personal sexual needs in their relationship
promote personal success and happiness
encourage a spiritual life practice

A committed, loving, and compassionate relationship is an important key to maintaining an intimate and passionate partnership! With a lifetime of experience, Dr. Rita's goal is to help people love each other better!

About Dr. Rita DeMaria

Mentoring Professionals

Strengthen your clinical work using a new approach to attachment based on therapeutic relationships and expanding your clinical formulations.

Training and Supervision

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Learn more about the Intergenerational Systemic Attachment Therapy, an integrative clinical model based on Focused Genograms, the Intersystem Approach and Attachment Theory.

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Clinician, Speaker, Trainer, Supervisor, Author

Public Speaking; Love, Sex, and Commitment

Dr. DeMaria offers a variety of seminars. Some of her program topics include:

The 7 Stages of Marriage
Love, Success, & Happiness
Saving Couples in the Deep End
Creating a Passionate Parntership
Transforming Patterns of Intergenerational Family Violence
Bonding – the Heart of Couple’s Therapy
The Marriage of Love and Sex
Men, Women, and Love: Creating Passionate Partnerships
Single Dating & Reconnecting: Finding the ONE You Want
'Here's My Heart’ Seminar: Empathy & Compassion Skill Builder Workshop
Emotional Healing Workshops
The Emotional Chemistry of Love

Resources for Professional Training and Supervision

Focused Genograms: Intergenerational Assessment of Individuals, Couples and Families, 2nd edition. (2017), Routledge.
The Attachment Based Focused Genograms Workbook (under contract)
The 7 Stages of Marriage: A curriculum guide for Leader’s Workshop. (2008)
The 7 Stages of Marriage (2007, Readers’ Digest) A READER’S DIGEST HEALTH AND WELLNESS BEST SELLER, available in Spanish
Building Intimate Relationships: The PAIRS Program - Integrating Treatment, Education and Enrichment (2002)
Love, Marriage and Family Ties: A Guide for exploring family history and family legacies. (2009)
Reversing the Ripple Effect: Becoming a Response-Able Father An integrated fatherhood and relationship education curricula (2010)
Becoming a Depend-Able Family, A couples companion curricula (2010)
Preventive Approaches to Couples Therapy ( DeMaria, contributor. 1999, Berger & Hannah)
The Handbook of Family Therapy (DeMaria, Contributor. 2003, Sexton, Weeks and Robbins)
Why Do Fools Fall In Love (DeMaria, Contributor; 2000, Levine and Markman)
Marriage Enrichment: Preparation, Outreach and Mentoring (1998).

How to Contact Dr. Rita

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Rita DeMaria, PhD, LMFT, CST

215-628-2450

www.RitaDeMaria.com

DrRita@RitaDeMaria.com (Sign Up for Dr. Rita's Updates)

AAMFT Clinical Fellow and Approved Supervisor; Certified AASECT Sex Therapist

Mail: 790 Penllyn-Blue Bell Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Council for Relationships, Senior Staff & Office Director, Blue Bell office

Senior Staff Center City & Blue Bell Offices

CouncilForRelationships.org

Director, Healthy Relationships and Wellness Program

RDeMaria@CouncilFor Relationships.org

Suite 104, Blue Bell, PA; AND 1800 JFK Blvd, 8th floor, Suite 888 Philadelphia, PA 19103

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Thomas Jefferson University, Couple and Family Therapy Program, Philadelphia

Faculty & Supervisor Council for Relationships Post Graduate Program in Couple and Family Therapy

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Speaking Engagements, Workshops, Professional Training and AAMFT Approved Supervision.

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Over 35 years of professional experience

The Relationship Center, Inc.

Two Locations for my Clinical Practice with Council for Relationships. OFFICES: 790 Penllyn Blue Bell Pike, Ste 104, Blue Bell, PA 19422 AND 1800 JFK Blvd., 8th floor, Suite 888, Philadelphia, PA 1910

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