COUPLES COUNSELLING
All relationships have their ups and downs, and progress and grow through a number of developmental stages. From courtship – to making a formal commitment – to establishing careers – to raising a family – to the retirement and “senior” years, every stage offers opportunities to grow in intimacy and to flourish as individuals, but also creates challenges and problems that can lead to distance and disconnect.
Couples’ counselling helps couples maintain their commitment to each other, to grow both individually and as a team, and to develop concrete and effective communication and relationship skills.
Sessions with couples are generally from one hour to one and a half hours in duration.
Counselling can help a couple to resolve the following:
Sexual issues
Communication concerns
Trust issues
Sharing of household roles and duties
Emotional neediness and attachment differences
Lack of motivation or interest
Blended family issues
Different parenting styles
Controlling and manipulative behaviours
Problems with “in-laws” and other extended family
members
Money issues
Affairs
Power struggles
“It was useful to learn about and practice conflict resolution skills. My husband and I are watching how we interact with each other and are using more ‘I feel’ statements, instead of using ‘you’ statements. We also both enjoy reading your handouts”.
(S. P., Coquitlam)