April 2019
How to manage conflict in your relationship
Posted By Elizabeth Pincott,
30/04/2019 12:00 PM Half of all marriages that end do so in the first 7 years. (Gottman, J.M. 1994) The Gottman’s have spent the last 40 years researching what makes a relationship successful and what creates problems and eventually leads to divorce. Conflict in a relationship is a sure way to move your relationship closer towards divorce, especially when conflict is not managed well. Skills to effectively manage conflict include; - Knowing how to actively listen and validate your partners position - Being able to...
What is couples therapy?
Posted By Elizabeth Pincott,
09/04/2019 09:00 AM What is couples therapy? Couples therapy is an opportunity to work on parts of your relationship that are not working well for you, and these parts are often experienced as areas of conflict, negativity or dissatisfaction within your relationship. Couples typically attend couples therapy to work on the following issues; Conflict Poor Communication Affairs Lack of trust Poor commitment Lack of intimacy Negative feelings towards your partner Couples therapy is an opportunity to...