What Happens At Marriage Counseling?

By Ruthie Calderon


If you and your spouse are going through particularly difficult times, for whatever reason, then you are not alone. Many couples are experiencing turmoil in their relationship for a number of reasons from stress to lifestyle to even changes in technology. Marriage counseling is one option you should consider before deciding to throw in the towel on what you and your partner have built.

Deciding to go to therapy for couple is really a big step that you should be applauded for. This is the first in many steps to trying to restore what it is you and your spouse once had. The fact that you have even reached this decision is an indicator of just how much you have put or are willing to invest in the survival of the relationship. Sometimes, all you really need is someone from the outside looking in to help you resolve your conflicts and get over those difficult bumps along the way.

Sometimes, couples do not begin seeing the counselor at the same time. Dependent on the situation and the counselor involved, it may be better to sit with either party individually first to gauge the personalities involved. It also helps to make the individuals in question more comfortable to speak openly about their feelings from the start, without being scared of what the other person will say.

Speaking individually to the counselor also helps the counselor decide which course of action to take when the couple eventually comes together. It can diffuse a tense situation and give the counselor a better idea of all sides of the story in an open, honest forum. It also helps the counselor to get to the root of any problems or issues that each party has as an individual person, perhaps issues from their past or childhood, which may be contributing to the overall issues that individual is having with their partner.

As a couple, therapy begins by describing themselves and their circumstances. A couple will explain why they are looking for help. A couple should feel hopeful that there is a way to resolve the situation, find one another again, or at the very least, understand the other person's side of the story following the first visit to therapy.

Successful counseling will entail learning and developing different skills to put to use with your partner. These skills will be necessary during times of challenge or conflict. Some such skills include the art of communicating, listening and of course compromising with your spouse.

It is imperative that you feel comfortable with your counselor. Knowing you chose the right person to help resolve your marital issues will help put your mind at ease during the process. A good counselor will make you want to open up more and you should follow your gut instinct within the first few minutes of meeting him or her.

In Ormond Beach, FL, you will find quite a wide variety options. Many of them are located on Granada Boulevard offering various types of counseling. Some of them come highly recommended. The Ormond Beach Counseling Center is a particularly good choice for couples who would like to attend faith-based therapy.




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