Powerful Mind Counselling
Couples Therapy
Do any of these statements resonate with you?
- We are more like roommates rather than lovers
- I feel hurt, disconnected and/or betrayed
- My trust has been broken
- I feel resentful and angry towards my partner
- I feel helpless because no matter how much I try to make the relationship better, it doesn’t improve
Some of the relationship issues that may be addressed in therapy include:
- Communication challenges
- Frequent arguments and conflict
- Blame and criticism
- Jealousy and trust issues
- Emotional distance
- Sexual challenges
- Infidelity
- Financial concerns
- Parenting issues
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About the Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is an approach to couples therapy that includes an assessment of the relationship and incorporates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House theory. The Gottman method is backed by rigorous research with studies demonstrating that the method is highly effective. This method teaches you new ways to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions, increase closeness and intimacy to improve friendship and create changes which enhance your shared goals and dreams.
Nine components of the Gottman Method:
- Building love maps by learning about your partner’s worries, stresses, joys and hopes
- Sharing fondness and admiration by expressing appreciation and respect for each other
- Turning toward opportunities for emotional connections (instead of turning away)
- Taking a positive perspective towards your partner’s actions
- Managing conflict by approaching conflict gently and establishing dialogue about problems
- Supporting each other’s life dreams
- Creating shared meaning through connection, support and creating shared goals/values
- Trusting your partner- believing that your partner has your back and best interests in mind
- Committing to the relationship- solidifying your dedication to your life’s journey together
So, you are reading this and thinking, “Yes, I want our relationship to get better!” Well, if that’s the case, let’s get you one step closer to having a healthier relationship and a happier life.
Here’s how we will roll…
Assessment
Session 1: The first session involves a meeting with you and your partner to learn what brings you to couples therapy as well as to obtain a detailed history of your relationship. At the end of the session, you will be invited to complete the Gottman Enhanced Relationship Checkup questionnaires, individually at home. These questionnaires will provide us with information about your individual histories as well as an in-depth picture of where your strengths and challenges are as a couple.
Session 2: The second session entails meeting individually with you and your partner for 60 minutes each. In this session, you will be given an opportunity to share your personal/family histories as well as your thoughts, feelings and perceptions.
Session 3: During the final session of assessment, the meeting will involve going over the results of the questionnaire with you and your partner. Treatment recommendations and therapy goals will be collaboratively reviewed and agreed upon.
Intervention
Session 4 and onwards: Sessions consist of 90 minutes each and are typically on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. As improvements in the relationship occur, sessions may move to once monthly, once every 3 months and then once or twice per year.
Sessions always begin by addressing pressing or immediate issues and then progress to skill building in the targeted areas.
Happiness is closer than you think.
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