Couples Counseling
Honest Communications
Couples counseling can help improve communication skills and assist couples in deepening bonds of love and kindness as they work together through the many common difficulties they might face. Issues related to anxiety, depression, addictions, abuse and domestic violence can also affect the health of a relationship.
In twenty-five years of counseling couples, I find that honest communications, and a willingness to look at one’s own role in any couple’s issue are keys to improving a relationship. In addition to my experience with couples, my extensive work with children and parenting issues allows me to bring further insights into how issues related to children, or blended families can affect a marriage.
Some of the techniques:
- Speaker-listener;
- Methods for learning better to respect each other;
- The use of “I” statements;
- Relaxation techniques;
- Negotiation techniques.