Debra Dupree
Mediator / Facilitator / Trainer / Coach
WHO’S BEHIND RTM?
As the founder and principal of Relationships That Matter, Debra Dupree is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Conflict Coach, Career Counselor and Workplace/Family Mediator using her skills and expertise to guide individuals, families and organizations to get at the root of what gets in the way of good communication and effective relationships.
RELATIONSHIP TURNAROUND SPECIALIST
She’s not just a therapist. She looks for and manages trouble in relationships as opportunities to change what doesn’t work so that relationships cannot only survive but thrive, increasing their potential to succeed. She helps create options for new beginnings.
CURRENT AND INVOLVED
Debra is up to date on current research and translates theory into practice by teaching workshops and graduate level studies, speaking at professional conferences and staying grounded through private practice, work site interventions and writing on her experiences.
DEBRA’S PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Debra celebrates more than 30 years of success as a therapist, coach, mediator, vocational evaluator and professional trainer/speaker. Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (MFT 23250) since 1986, she is an approved provider of selected insurance networks for therapy, EAP services and training. She is educated in Family and Organizational Systems Theory and has much practical experience in turning family and workplace situations around.
Debra moved into the field of Mediation in 1994 with advanced certifications in Workplace and Family/Divorce Mediation in 2005 & 2007 and attained the world-renowned CINERGY Certification in Conflict Coaching in 2009. Debra is also certified as a High Conflict Diversion Program (HCDP) Coach & Workshop Leader, an authorized New Ways for Families (NWFF) Therapist and Mediator, and Parent Educator & Coach for Transitions for Life (TFL).
The San Diego Superior Court and Family Court Services for High Conflict Divorce cases regularly refers cases to Debra to help families and businesses stay out of court. Debra is an active member of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT) and its local San Diego Chapter, the Southern California Mediation Association (SCMA) as well as the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR).
THE MOTIVATION BEHIND RELATIONSHIPS THAT MATTER.
We help people create new beginnings in their relationships… at work and at home!
Recognizing that “it takes two to tango” in almost every walk of life, developing awareness of what we bring to the dance is a humbling yet mind-opening experience. It takes courage to look at ourselves and those important to us, without blame and shame, without being triggered into our natural defense mechanisms, to actually reach new levels of interaction, communication and growth.
Taking the next steps…
We can learn how to engage differently! We can learn how to manage difficult situations and difficult people! We can learn how to set boundaries and end “walking on eggshells!”
As Individuals, we desire healthy, satisfying relationships. As Parents, our goal is to raise confident children and teenagers into adulthood. As Supervisors, Managers and Organizational Leaders, we strive for healthy, productive workplaces. In Family Businesses, we strive for balance in both!
Avoid the pitfalls.
Miscommunication and conflict are often the seeds of relationship breakdown. We are all too familiar with the increase in divorce in today’s marriages. We are all too familiar with increasing narcissism in today’s youth that spills over into adulthood. And, we are all too familiar with increasing workplace violence and claims for harassment, discrimination and retaliation. We are all too familiar with families who become estranged from each other. Where does it stop? We know and we can help!
Take action!
Now is the time to turn to a professional to seek guidance, coaching, evaluation and training on how to turn things around.
At RTM,
- we offer you specific skills, strategies and interventions for making your relationships the best they can be!
- we facilitate change, making healthy transitions, and restoring balance to lives in chaos!
- we help you assess your vocational options in the aftermath of divorce!
Contact Debra now to set up a free consultation.