Do You Argue Too Much With Your Significant Other?
Are you ever worried that you and your significant other argue too much? Do you often escalate a small disagreement into a huge fight where you scream and yell mean things that you wish you could take back? Every couple has arguments with their significant other, but just because it is common to fight with a loved one, doesn’t mean that you have to…
Three Great Couples Counseling Exercises
See for yourself the type of progress you’ll make in therapy. Couples counselors often provide valuable insight that helps couples come to their own conclusions as to why their relationships need work. Exercises are sometimes used in therapy settings because they allow couples to actively participate together to come up with solutions that meet each other’s needs. Instead of giving ‘homework,’ engaging in work…
Can Counseling Save My Marriage?
Learn what makes couples counseling beneficial. If you’re going through a rough patch in your relationship, and need someone to help you better communicate your needs to your partner, couples counseling is for you. Devoting a dedicated amount of time each week to sit down with a counselor and your spouse to work on your marriage can be precisely what saves it. If you…
Why Many Couples Wait Too Long to Go to Marriage Counseling
Sometimes, fear of judgment — or misinformation about how couples therapy works — can cause individuals to postpone marriage counseling. Sometimes, people see marriage counseling only as a last resort before a divorce. They’re not aware of the benefits that therapy with a licensed counselor can provide. Perhaps the lack of transportation has gotten in the way and couples don’t realize that tele-therapy sessions exist…
Is it Time for Marriage Counseling?
Marriage counseling helps couples deal with differences and difficulties in positive and productive ways. It emphasizes the importance of communication and seeks to understand the individual’s role in a relationship. If you’ve experienced frustration because you can’t speak to your spouse or partner without yelling — if you’re feeling unloved or unappreciated due to their inability to listen to your requests and honor your…
The Benefits of Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling is advantageous for any couple. Rather than rely on their old ways of communicating, deflecting responsibility, and blaming their spouses for their shortcomings, couples are able to practice better communication skills including active listening which helps them identify their partner’s needs, wishes, and desires. The right therapist gets couples out of their defensiveness and speaking effectively. Here are some of the benefits…