Relationship Therapy
“Connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard and valued- when they can give and receive without judgement - and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.”
—Brene Brown
Factors of everyday life can put an abundant strain on relationships. Severe stressors may include resentment, infidelity, intimacy issues, lack of trust, and miscommunication. When problems go unresolved, or a partner is suffering from mental illness or health complications, one can feel helpless or have feelings of guilt or shame. Communicating effectively on both parts can alleviate emotional anxiety from subjects of all kinds.
Partners often seek couples or relationship counseling when the relationship is at a standstill, or if they are unsure whether or not the relationship is worth salvaging. Other folks may consider relationship counselling to navigate introducing non-monogamy (for example, Consensual Non-Monogamy or Polyamory) into their relationship, or to create a strong support system around their relationships to effectively navigate relationships outside of monogamy. Some other folks may approach therapy from a proactive stance and seek to build and grow their connection to protect against external or internal stressors negatively influencing their connection.
Partners may seek relationship counselling to help with:
- Improving communication and conflict resolution skills
- Premarital counselling
- Navigating infidelity
- Loss of relational connection
- Themes of parenting
Here is an article that explains what to expect out of couple’s/relational therapy: