Betty Sloan

B. Kenedy and Associates

43 E. Jefferson #203

Naperville, IL 60540

Phone Number: (630) 369-8885

Email: info2@kenedytherapy.com

When I started working with couples in 1981, I was convinced then and even more so now, that many troubled marriages are quite viable and salvageable. I try to help couples look at the strengths each one possesses as well as the strengths of the relationship; then I try to utilize those characteristics to fomat our work. I try to get the couple to envision what the relationship would look like and what each is willing to do to further that vision. Using solution-focused work, I attempt to reframe the hurts and wounds as challenges to be addressed and overcome. I try to elicit a commitment from the couple to work on the changes. I educate the couple that change is within the grasp of each one, just as the problems were formed by both. Because waiting for the other to change is never fruitful, I challenge each to do what he/she can to bring about the desired changes.

When I challange the couple to change their vision, viewpoint, behavior, I do so in a respectful, caring and honest manner. I NEVER blame, humiliate, punish, or demean a client, and I attempt not to allow that in the sessions.

Gender: Female

Graduate Degree: MSW

University: Catholic University of America

Graduate Degree: MS

University: Illinois State University

License: Marriage and Family Therapist

State Licensed In: IL

License: Clinical Social Worker

State Licensed In: IL

Certifications/Awards/Memberships/Publications:

National Association of Social Workers

Illinois Association of Social Workers