Marriage and relationships, of all types, can be sources of great joy or large frustrations/sorrows. Relationship or marriage counseling for marriage strives to meet 5 goals:
- Helps alter how the individuals view/approach the relationship by changing the “blame game” into a solution-focused interaction and increase objectivity of the situation(s) causing the challenges.
- Addresses dysfunctional behaviors: Action vs Reaction, Communication vs Argument; therefore reducing the defensiveness of each individual.
- Increases emotional connections and decreases individual avoidance or distancing.
- Enhances the 3 C’s: closeness, communication, and commitment. By fostering feelings of closeness, implementing effective communication, and re-igniting a commitment to the relationship.
- Builds individual and couple resilience through acknowledging strengths vs focusing on weaknesses.
Types of approaches available:
- Gottman Method
- Imago Couples Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Individual & Couples Counseling
- Group Counseling