If you are experiencing difficulties in your relationship, couples therapy might offer some guidance and resolution. Some areas of concern may include frequent arguments, poor communication, emotionally distanced couples and problems such as infidelity, money, and familial or parenting dynamics.
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Empirically-based couples therapy has demonstrated that couples therapy can create a lasting positive change for 70% of couples
The Gottman Method
I am trained in various types of approaches for couples therapy, aimed at tending to both partners. The Gottman method is a research-based therapy that aims to help couples build stronger relationships. The main areas of focus include:
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enhancing the love
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nurturing the admiration
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turning toward each other
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allowing influence
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solving the issues that can be changed
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overcoming gridlock, and
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creating shared meaning
This therapy also identifies factors that may be contributing to relationship dissatisfaction and implementing antidotes to conflict. Sessions can include identifying areas of weakness and introducing specific skills to address them.
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Emotionally Focused Therapy
Emotionally focused therapy is an evidence-based approach to psychotherapy, drawing primarily from attachment theory to facilitate the creation of secure, vibrant connection with self and others
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The main areas of focus include:
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deeper emotional connections
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identifying and changing negative relationship patterns
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Communication
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Greater Sense of Security
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emphasis on the influence of attachment
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What truly makes a relationship thrive and provides the key to long-lasting love is emotional responsiveness. What emotional responsiveness is and how it works is outlined by the acronym A.R.E.
A = Accessibility Can I reach you?
R = Responsiveness Can I rely on you?
E = Engagement Will you stay with me emotionally?