Common
complaints that couples present
with are: communication problems,
lack of intimacy, sexual
dissatisfaction, feeling disconnected,
one person feeling like they
are doing all the work, infidelity,
feeling trapped, feeling neglected
and excessive fighting.
I facilitate
a new way of communicating, in
part by paying attention to body
language and tone of voice. I also help slow the process down so that we can more clearly understand the meaning each person is making of what is being communicated. Research shows that slowing down or even taking a 15 minute break from an argument can change the outcome of the interaction. A new and healthier response is then possible.
Additional training in Marital and Couples Therapy:
Susan Johnson, PhD, Emotion Focused Therapy, Five-day externship, ongoing consultation.
Ellen Bader, PhD, and Peter Pearson, PhD: Weekend training, one year consultation
David Schnarch, PhD: Five-day externship
John Gottman, PhD: Self-study
Couples counseling
may include one individual session
per person as part of the assessment. |
