for couples

Relationship therapy for discord, repair, and reconciliation. Specifically address communication skill building, conflict management, trust building. Incorporation of emotionally focused couples therapy, Gottman method, and attachment work within couple's therapy.  Culturally sensitive, LGBTQ+ affirming and non-monogamous relationships.

Entailments: 

One-month intensive workshop with 5-hour long sessions. For any couple moving towards a long term committed relationship.  

Session 1-Introduction of program and focus points:

• Areas of focus
  • Finances, money management
  •  Family of Origin, upbringing influences
  • Starting a family, children, or no children?
  • Career goals, dreams, and aspirations
  • Interests, leisure activities
  • Social friendships
  • Spirituality or Religious beliefs
  • Relationship expectations
    • Role beliefs
    • Communication styles
    • Conflict resolution tactics
    • Intimacy-physical and emotional needs
    • Values-core fundamental beliefs, moral standards

Sessions 2-5

• Address focus points and priorities within the relationship
  • Tasks of introspection individually between sessions
  • Communication skills
  • Understanding communication styles
  • How to approach difficult topics
  • Conflict management skills/ tools-Gottman Method
  • Setting up your marriage for success