Couples Therapy
Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. The factor is attitude.
Couples & Culture
Let’s be honest. Couples relationships are difficult. Couples therapy wouldn’t exist if it wasn’t. Unfortunately, culture and media has been telling us a different story. Here are some of the most common lies we’ve been told about couples relationships. First, the “spark” present at the beginning of a relationship should and will last a lifetime with little to no work. Second, if we are truly in love, the relationship won’t be difficult. Third, conflict in a relationship is bad. Finally, if the relationship stops bringing you happiness, you should move on.
The truth is the “spark” nearly always fades, relationships are really challenging, and conflict can be healthy for a couple. But, you didn’t come here to get a list of misconceptions about couples relationships. You came here because you wanted a solution. Well, thankfully we also have that. No matter what you’re dealing with as a couple, reTHINK Therapy has you covered. Here are common topics we see in couples therapy sessions.
Topics in Couples Therapy
- Communication
- Boundaries
- Health versus unhealthy conflict
- Trust issues
- Extended family issues
- Life balance
- Infidelity
- Pornography
- Life transitions (new marriage, new parent, adoption, empty nesters)
- Parenting styles
- Co-parenting/blended families
- Intimacy
Couples Therapy at reTHINK
When you meet as a couple for therapy at reTHINK, the focus is your relationship. Interestingly, we view the relationship as the “third person” in your sessions. As a result, the tension that inevitably occurs in session is often eased. In addition, both parties often feel slightly more free to discuss the issues more objectively.
During the course of your therapy, you may see pre-existing individual issues emerge. This is normal. Sometimes these issues can be addressed during the couples therapy session. However, other times the therapist may recommend that one or both members of the couple complete individual therapy to address the issues that are impacting the relationship. Completing individual therapy can be empowering and freeing. It often gives individuals the perspective they need to more effectively engage in the couple’s therapy process.
In summary, sustaining a relationship takes focused work. Our goal at reTHINK is to navigate you through that work. Couples therapy with us can give you a new confidence about the direction of your relationship and the practical tools to build your future together.
The only difference between success and failure is the ability to take action.