Couples counseling can provide all the benefits of individual counseling plus the added benefit of strengthening the intimate bond between partners. Because we are relational beings and are not meant to live in isolation, the strength of our intimate connection is directly related to our physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. When we feel witnessed, heard and accepted by our partner our nervous system relaxes, we are more resilient and we are better able to cope with life’s stressors.
Below are a few reasons you and your partner may consider couples counseling:
– You have young children and your intimate connection has suffered
– You are empty nesters and you want to rediscover each other
– There has been infidelity and betrayal
– You get into unproductive cycles of conflict with repeating patterns that are difficult to break free from.
– You have sexual difficulties or seemingly incompatible sexual desires.
– You have challenges with extended family and boundary setting
– The challenges of a blended family affect your relationship.
– Your relationship has suffered because of illness, job loss, or other crises.
Working through challenges with your loved one and setting a vision for how you want your relationship to be is a gift to you and your family. Reach out and contact us to see how couples counseling can help you.