How Can Couples Counseling Benefit a Relationship?
Strong relationships do take some work. This is especially true for couples in a love relationship. The unwritten but proven rule is that relationships thrive on clear, positive communication and honesty. When couples have different ideas of what constitutes communication and have contrasting approaches about ways to deal with children, finances, and the dozens of other things that come up every day, it can make a living together tough. Experienced therapists in Ottawa can help you and your partner learn new skills to build a better relationship.
What is relationship counselling, and how does it
work?
Relationship counselling is a type of therapy in which a
couples counsellor works with both parties during counselling sessions. The
therapist helps create a safe place for couples to share their feelings and
needs with each other. Through active dialogue, the therapist
can lead the couple to find solutions without conflict.
What to expect during a couple’s therapy session?
Couples counselling in Ottawa typically involves
sessions in which you both meet with your therapist together. Your therapist
will ask you what your goals for counselling are and help you work toward them.
The therapist’s goal will be to help you improve and develop skills you can use
within your relationship. You may be given homework such as logging your
feelings and emotions through the week as you go through your routine or asking
each of you to share something about yourselves or your day, while the other
partner listens.
What can I do if my partner won’t go to couples
counselling?
When your partner refuses to attend couples counselling, you
shouldn’t force the issue. Discuss your struggles in your relationships, but
don’t blame your partner. Ask if they will consider trying two or three
sessions. If your partner still refuses to join you in couples
therapy you may want to consider individual counselling to help you learn
skills that may serve to put your relationship back on the right track. And
hopefully once your partner sees positive changes, he or she may change their
mind and come for couples therapy.
Our Dedicated Therapists Can Help You
Don’t give up on your relationship! Timely intervention from
a trained professional therapist can help you and your partner communicate
better and continue being together. Get more information about our couples
counselling services in Ottawa. Set up an appointment by calling our office
at 613-287-3799 or emailing us.
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