Factors of everyday life can strain on any relationship. Common stressors may include resentment, infidelity, intimacy issues, loss, finances, lack of trust, and miscommunication. When problems go unresolved, or a partner is suffering from mental illness or health complications, one can feel helpless, trapped, or have feelings of guilt or shame. Communicating effectively can alleviate emotional strain and anxiety and facilitate building of a healthy relational foundation.
Couples often seek couples or marriage counseling when the relationship is at a standstill, or if they are unsure whether or not the relationship is worth salvaging. Every relationship is unique as are the individual partners. Understanding the history of the individuals and the relationship is crucial in finding a path to satisfaction and joy within the relationship.
Treatment techniques may include the following depending on the therapist:
- Narrative Therapy
- Identifying negative core beliefs
- Emotionally Focused Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Active listening skills
- Analyzing Your Communication
- Identifying and replacing negative communication and behavior patterns
- Getting to the root of the problem
- Enhancing Intimacy
- Forgiveness processing
- Individual Counseling
When a relationship shows signs of addiction, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and/or severe depression, seek guidance from a counselor immediately, for your safety and your partner’s.
