The First Argument WorkshopMore
The First Argument Workshop focuses on taking the negative framework out of the couple's first argument and using it as a point of entry into a deeper, more intimate relationship with one's partner.
Psychotherapy ServicesMore
Sharon M. Rivkin is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, in private practice for over 25 years in Santa Rosa, California. She has an M.A. in Clinical Psychology and specializes in individual, couples, and family therapy.
C.E.U. CourseMore
The First Argument C.E.U. course is a 1-day, 6-hour class for 6 C.E.U. units. The class is based on Sharon M. Rivkin's book, The First Argument: Cutting to the Root of Intimate Conflict .
Invite Sharon to SpeakMore
Audiences from a wide variety of associations and social backgrounds have been fascinated by the topics presented by Sharon M. Rivkin, author of "The First Argument."
Associations & Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- C.A.M.F.T. - California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists
- Left Coast Writers - Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA
- Chamber of Commerce - Santa Rosa, CA
Licenses and Credentials
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, California (since 1980)
- California Community College Credentials: Counselor and Instructor











