Relationship Therapy

Couples and Consensual Non-Monogamy

Learning how to connect at a hRelationships of all kind go through seasons of difficulties when partners feel distant, unloved, and caught in a “dance” or pattern of fighting and pain.

Learning how to connect at a heart level to our lover(s) is a way of engaging differently in the “marriage dance” that can bring about healthier communication, deeper connection, and overall healing. 

Relationship therapy provides a space for folx thrive in their relational dynamic by building trust and creating a secure relational dynamic. Below are some other ways that relationship therapy can help:

Improved Communication: Relationship therapy can help partners communicate better and understand each other’s perspectives. This can lead to a reduction in misunderstandings and an increase in empathy, which can strengthen the relationship.

Conflict Resolution: Relationship therapy can help partners learn how to resolve conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner. This can prevent small issues from escalating into larger problems and can promote a more harmonious relationship.

Increased Intimacy: Relationship therapy can help partners develop a deeper emotional connection and increase their intimacy. This can lead to a more fulfilling and satisfying relationship.

Identifying Patterns: Relationship therapy can help partners identify negative patterns in their relationship and work to change them. This can help prevent future conflicts and promote a more positive dynamic between partners.

Addressing Individual Issues: Relationship therapy can also provide a safe space for partners to address individual issues that may be impacting their relationship. This can help partners develop a greater sense of self-awareness and promote personal growth, which can ultimately benefit the relationship.

Overall, relationship therapy can be a valuable tool for partners who want to improve their relationship and work through any challenges they may be facing.

Learn about the stages of couples/relationship therapy in A Path to Growing with your Partner in Relationship Therapy.

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Communication difficulties
Conflict resolution
Trust issues
Intimacy issues
Infertility and reproductive issues
Parenting disagreements
Financial issues
Life transitions
Cultural differences
Sexual problems
Role conflicts
Infidelity
Jealousy
Emotional distance
Depression and anxiety
In-law issues
Trauma
Separation and divorce
Grief and loss
Family conflicts
And more

It’s important to note that this is not an exhaustive list, as every relationship is unique and may have its own specific challenges.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is the scientifically based therapeutic approach to help relationships thrive. In fact, studies show that over 70% of couples in EFT went from distressed to happy, and 90% significantly improved. [1] Perhaps more important, the results were stable two years later.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy is a form of therapy that aims to strengthen the emotional connection between partners. Its primary goal is to foster emotional safety and connection to create a secure relationship for both people in the relationship. EFCT interventions take what is happening between partners and restructures their interactions into more vulnerable and connecting experiences. [2]

Those key moments of deep connection can offer healing! And that’s one of the reasons Healing Moments Counseling uses EFCT. 

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