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The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: Hostile-Detached Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 5: Hostile-Detached Couples Today you will learn about the final common type of couple that seeks therapy. So far, we have discussed the conflict avoiders, volatile couples, validating couples, and hostile couples. And today we will discuss hostile-detached couples. You will learn about what makes hostile-detached couples…
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The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 4: Hostile Couples So far, you have learned about three common “types” of couples that seek therapy: conflict avoiders, volatile couples, and validating couples. These types are not all-encompassing. But learning about these common types of couples can help you understand why you and your spouse can…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: The Validaters
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part 3: The Validaters So far, you have learned about two common types of couples that seek couples therapy; conflict avoiders and volatile couples. Today, you will learn about the third type of couple- the Validaters (source). You will learn the common characteristics and struggles of validating couples.…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Volatile” Couples
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part Two: Volatile Couples In our last blog post, you learned about the first of five common “types” of couples that seek couples therapy. These couple types, researched by John Gottman, can help you find insights into the struggles you face in your own relationships. Today, you will…
Read MoreThe Five Couples You Meet in Therapy: “Conflict Avoiders”
The Five Couples You Meet in Therapy, Part One: Conflict Avoiders As you attend couples therapy, you might wonder if you are “normal”. As it turns out, “normal” is hard to define when it comes to couples and relationships. Every relationship is unique. You and your partner will confront individual and unique challenges, and you…
Read MoreCouples Therapy: Avoiding Criticism
Couples Therapy: Criticism If you are familiar with the world of couples therapy, you may have heard of John Gottman’s “Four Horsemen”. The Four Horsemen were trends that Gottman noticed in the couples he studied. And these four trends tend to be able to predict if a couple will stay together or break up. The…
Read MoreIndividual Therapy: Dating
Individual Therapy: How to Avoid Discouragement While Dating If you are dating and exploring potential relationships, individual therapy can help to improve your experience. Dating is an exciting time, but dating comes with it’s own unique challenges. Once you have had a less than perfect experience with dating, it can be easy to become discouraged.…
Read MoreIf I Take Mental Health Medications, Should I Start Individual Therapy?
Why Mental Health Medications and Individual Therapy Make a Great Team Mental health medication and individual therapy do not have to be mutually exclusive. Maybe you have already told your doctor, OBGYN, or pediatrician about your mental health symptoms. You explain your frustrations and challenges. Then, your doctor prescribes medication to help manage your symptoms.…
Read MoreWhat is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?
All About Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) On your search for the best style of therapy for your needs, you have probably seen references to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). But what is CBT? What happens during CBT therapy? And how do you know if CBT is right for you? (Related Article: Learning How to Cope in…
Read MoreCouples Counseling Styles and Specialties
Styles and Specialties of Couples Counseling… And How to Know Which One is Right for You Our last post was about different types of individual counseling. But, what if you are looking for couples counseling? Are there different types of relationship therapy, too? (Related article: Individual vs. Marriage Counseling). The answer is yes! There are…
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