Couple Counselling: A Practical Guide

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While it is important to remember what was difficult in our childhood, it is equally important to remember what was good. The concept of the five love languages is that we each express and feel love differently, and when others express their love in a way we understand, we feel valued and appreciated, which can lead to improved communication. Effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship. Couples therapists work with partners to improve their communication skills, helping them express their needs, feelings, and concerns in a constructive manner. By enhancing communication, couples can navigate conflicts more effectively, leading to healthier resolutions and strengthened bonds.

The older parts of our brains are highly reactive, so it can be useful to find somewhere in our minds where we feel safe to begin the process – real or imagined. Savulescu, J., & Sandberg, A. (2008). Neuroenhancement of love and marriage: The chemicals between us. Neuroethics, 1(1), 31–44. Another personal (and possibly scary) activity is to swap favorite books with your partner (Suval, 2015). While couples therapy can be a great way to reconnect with your partner or mend the differences between you, there are many ways to make sure you keep the spark alive and the relationship healthy without seeing a professional. There are many resources out there that draw from theories or research in couples therapy. This well-written guidebook combines behavioral science, psychology, and social learning theory to provide tried-and-tested tools for enhancing relationships.Reading and listening to audiobooks can make a difference in the way practitioners think, practice, train, and help clients.

This book will walk the reader through a complete couples counseling treatment – from intake to termination. Cynthia Catchings, LCSW-S, LCSW-C, CMHIMP, CFTP, CCRS, is a Virginia and Texas Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Talkspace provider with more than ten years of experience in the mental health profession. She's also the Executive Director at the Women’s Emotional Wellness Center, with offices in the DC metro area and in Texas, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas RGV, School of Social Work. The following IRT exercises build on the empathy and feelings of safety described in the techniques above (Luquet, 2015): The holding positionMcLean, N. (2018, November 10). 6 Must read books every counselling student should read [Web log]. Counselor’s Café. Retrieved April 22, 2021, from https://www.thecounsellorscafe.co.uk/single-post/2018/11/08/6-must-read-books-every-counselling-student-should-read Frankl, V. E. (2013). Man’s search for meaning: The classic tribute to hope from the Holocaust (New e. ed.). Ebury Digital.