Partnered individuals come to therapy because they wish to improve their relationships. Relationship therapy is not limited to married or monogamous couples. Partnered individuals may be straight, LGBTQIA married, unmarried or dating, “polyculed” or any relationship orientation. Partnered therapy is most effective when involved partners are present, open-hearted, willing to be vulnerable and present for the sessions. However, if your partner is unable or unwilling to attend therapy you may proceed with individual counseling. Below are a few tools one may gain in partnered therapy:
- Learn tools to improve communication and better resolve disagreements
- Develop an understanding of each other’s life experiences, how early experiences the impact on the relationship
- Learn effective ways of giving and receiving expressions of love and support
- Improve emotional connection/ intimacy
- Rebuild trust within the relationship
- Plan for all stages of pregnancy
- Plan and decision making regarding infertility processes and concern
