What is Crucible Therapy?

Developed by Dr. David Schnarch, Crucible Therapy is a differentiation-based approach to couples therapy that views relationship struggles not as problems to fix, but as opportunities for profound personal growth. Explore these articles to learn more.

How is Crucible Therapy Different?

Discover what sets the Crucible approach apart from traditional couples therapy methods and why it leads to deeper, lasting change.

Crucible Therapy vs Gottman Therapy

A comparison of two influential approaches to couples therapy and their different perspectives on relationship health.

EFT vs Crucible Therapy

Comparing Emotionally Focused Therapy and Crucible Therapy—two influential approaches with fundamentally different views on what creates lasting change.

Differentiation in Marriage

Understanding the central concept of differentiation and how it transforms the way couples relate to each other.

Differentiation vs. Attachment in Couples Therapy

Exploring the relationship between differentiation-based and attachment-based approaches to intimate relationships.

How to Become a More Solid Person

Practical guidance on developing the emotional solidity needed to thrive in intimate relationships.

Who Was Dr. David Schnarch?

Learn about the pioneering psychologist who developed Crucible Therapy and transformed our understanding of intimacy and growth in relationships.