Dr. Michael Dadson reviews the fondations for effective therapy with couples.
1. Develop and establish with both partners, a strong therapeutic alliance. A Registered Clinical Counsellor will work to establish a space that is safe and trusting, allowing both you and your partner to be comfortable sharing thoughts and feelings.
2. Focus on the present moment and the couple's current issues. Addressing the past is important for the purposes of improving the present and changing the trajectory of the future. Understanding how the past effects the present may take time and iit is always for the purpose of understanding the present rather than just dwelling on past conflicts or events.
3. As a couple, entering into couples counselling helps you to identify and express your emotions in a healthy and constructive way. This includes helping and teaching couples to:
- Experience what it is like to use effective communication skills
- How couples can effectivly address conflict
- Heal relationship ruptures
- Build emotional intimacy
- Learn modelling skills for managing stress and difficult emotions, such as mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
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