UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING? Relationships are hard work! Even couples who are generally in a good place and consider themselves best friends can experience issues due to life’s curve balls.   Many partners are hesitant about couple’s therapy due to the misconception that it is the last resort for couples on the verge of separation.  This is not the case at all.   Relationship counseling  teaches couples how to navigate stressors together, meet each other’s needs, and be better partners.

UNDERSTANDING RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING

WHAT RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING TREATS

• Feeling distant or lonely.

• Difficulty communicating.

• Experiencing trust or commitment issues

• Feeling distant or lonely.

• Feelings of low self-worth, insecurities, or abandonment arise.

• Issues surrounding intimacy

• Conflict with parenting styles

• Abuse, addiction, or adultery

• Childhood or sexual trauma

• Codependency

• Learning how to be a better partner

• Difficulties with extended family

• Health Complications

• Grief and Loss

WHAT MAKES RELATIONSHIP COUNSELING EFFECTIVE?

• Research suggests that marriage counseling is effective in 75% of cases.

• Half of the couples have reported being able to resolve or half of their concerns.

• A qualified therapist helps balance differing perspectives and find common ground.

• If staying together is doing more harm than good, then you can mutually make that decision in a controlled and civil setting.

• You utilize several different therapeutic approaches till you find one that works.

• You learn how to co-parent efficiently and work as a team for your children, and model problem solving and healthy communication for them.

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE

Research indicates that couples that are struggling will wait six years before seeking help. Often, that is too late because the longer you wait, the more ingrained bad habits become, and it becomes increasingly difficult to shake them. If you’re part of a relationship in distress, the sooner you seek counseling, the better your odds are of improving your relationship. Remember, it is never too early to start relationship counseling, but there may come the point where the damage may be irreparable. You deserve a relationship that makes you feel happy, loved, and safe, and relationship counseling and marriage counseling can help you get there.

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