Relationship Difficulties
At times conflict in relationships is inevitable, but there are ways to handle conflict so that it is not destructive to you as an individual or as a couple. Between any two people there will be differences in ideas and expectations and, at times, conflict and strong expression of feelings. Should one partner use tactics to control the other partner, it can be harmful to both parties. Research has demonstrated that yelling and ranting only makes people angrier and is damaging to a couple's love for each other. Sarcasm and resentment are quieter forms of anger.
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Couples TherapyRemember how great it was when the two of you first met? You could not wait to be together. You talked for hours and were curious about each other. Therapy can help a couple learn to listen, share thoughts and feelings openly and refrain from criticising. In therapy the couple will learn conflict-resolution skills which include techniques such as staying focused on the topic, staying focused on the present, being ready to forgive or apologize, and knowing when to take a break. Couples therapy teaches a couple to better manage stress and be more supportive and loving. The couple achieves better ways of relating in general. Many studies indicate that couple therapy can be beneficial to couples and that distressed couples tend not to get better on their own. Trained in relationship dynamics a therapist has a plethora of valuable tools to help you learn to make minor tweaks and adjustments. It's very easy to stop prioritizing your relationship, especially with young children, busy careers and the just hustle and bustle of everyday life. |
Marriage Counselling
lf you and your spouse have some resentment that is starting to block your connection, sometimes these emotionally-loaded conversations are better had in front of a marriage counsellor who can facilitate working through it more productively and ideally without more damage done. Couples therapy is not just meant for couples in major distress, it is in fact, a useful tool to help avoid major distress.
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