What do we do in Couples Counseling?
With one of our therapists,
you and your partner can continue to develop
your intimacy, respect, and affection
as you gain further empathy and understanding,
and rekindle the friendship that formed your relationship.
We focus on what seems to be a
source of distress while
providing an opportunity to practice new skills
to effectively hear one another,
eliminate the ‘blame game’
and heal from lingering hurts.
Individual and conjoint sessions are utilized to:
Tackle the ‘hot’ topics more effectively
Improve Communication Issues
Address Intimacy and Trust Issues
Navigate Conflict More Effectively
Accept Your Role and Responsibility Within Relationship Dynamics
Explore Relationship Goals and Dreams
Become a Better Partner
The Process
Conversations that lead to healing
Conversations that lead to healing
You and your partner work toward rebuilding your foundation, restoring the intimacy, respect, and affection, gaining further
insight, empathy and understanding, and revitalizing
the friendship that formed your relationship.
Conversations that lead to healing
Conversations that lead to healing
Conversations that lead to healing
Our therapists will address the hot topics causing distance while raising awareness of the communication difficulties and relational patterns bringing you to your current impasse.
The Skills
Conversations that lead to healing
The Skills
You'll learn how to understand the 'relationship dance', your emotional triggers and where they come from, while learning how to fight, how to complain, to resolve conflict more effectively, improve your communication so that you can go be free of the problematic patterns which have kept you stuck for so long.
What If My Partner Is Reluctant to Attend Sessions?
Often one partner is more motivated to attend sessions than the other,
and then there are times when one partner flat out refuses.
Resistance to therapy can be common due to a number of reasons:
The stigma associated with therapy
Concern about what may be addressed within sessions
Worry we will move toward separation or divorce
Deep feelings of embarrassment
Feeling ‘forced’ to attend sessions
Discussing your problems with someone outside of the relationship
Relationship and Marriage Counseling can be more effective when both parties are present, however, our therapists can be of support to help you work through the relationship distress.
Sessions will focus on improving your communication
and conflict resolution skills, learning about your
negative patterns impacting the relationship,
and discovering and expressing your needs in a healthier way.
Perhaps as begin to create positive changes within your relationship your partner might be motivated to join you for a family session in the future.
If this does not happen, we are hopeful the personal growth within sessions will improve the quality of your experience within your relationship.
The 'D' Word
Our therapists will work with you and your partner to improve
the quality of the relationship and address the above issues
so long as that continues to be your goal.
However, there are times when you or your partner
may be considering a separation or divorce.
Through a specific protocol, our therapists can support
you and your partner as you work toward deciding to continue to work on the relationship or move towards termination.
Stuck in a Conflict Cycle?
Get Unstuck Today!
Are you and your partner caught in a cycle of communication breakdowns, feeling increasingly distressed, disconnected, and anxious in your relationship?
If so, couples therapy could be the transformative journey you need to repair and revitalize your connection.
Understanding Communication Difficulties in Relationships
Effective communication is the lifeblood of any healthy relationship.
When communication breaks down, it can lead to a host of challenges, including misunderstandings, resentment, and emotional distance.
Common signs of communication difficulties in couples:
- Frequent Arguments: Arguments escalate quickly, leading to unresolved conflicts.
- Avoidance and Silence: Partners withdraw or avoid discussing important issues.
- Feeling Misunderstood: Both partners struggle to understand each other's perspectives.
- Lack of Emotional Connection: Emotional intimacy and closeness diminish over time.
Creating a Safe Space
Creating a Safe Space
Creating a Safe Space
In therapy, couples have a safe and neutral space to express themselves openly without fear of judgment.
A skilled therapist facilitates constructive dialogue and guides the conversation towards resolution.
Identifying Patterns
Creating a Safe Space
Creating a Safe Space
Therapists help couples identify negative communication patterns such as criticism, defensiveness, mutual blame, withdrawal and stonewalling. Understanding these patterns is the first step towards positive change.
Skill Building
Creating a Safe Space
Deeper Exploration
Therapists teach couples practical communication skills, including active listening, empathy, assertiveness, and conflict resolution techniques. These skills empower couples to express themselves authentically and connect more deeply.
Deeper Exploration
Creating a Safe Space
Deeper Exploration
Therapy explores underlying issues contributing to communication difficulties, such as past experiences, attachment styles, and unmet emotional needs. By addressing these root causes, couples can heal and grow together.