What Happens At Marriage Counseling?

By Ruthie Calderon


Being in a relationship in this day and age can be very trying, particularly on married couples. Considering the amount of stress people go through on a daily basis with work and general lifestyle, as well as the development of technology allowing accessibility to practically any and everything around the world, it's no wonder that many couple find it hard to survive. Marriage counseling is an option that some couples turn to when there is nothing left and they feel like they are about to give up. It is the one thing that may be able to help restore what once was strong.

Deciding to go to therapy for couple is really a big step that you should be applauded for. This is the first in many steps to trying to restore what it is you and your spouse once had. The fact that you have even reached this decision is an indicator of just how much you have put or are willing to invest in the survival of the relationship. Sometimes, all you really need is someone from the outside looking in to help you resolve your conflicts and get over those difficult bumps along the way.

Sometimes, couples do not begin seeing the counselor at the same time. Dependent on the situation and the counselor involved, it may be better to sit with either party individually first to gauge the personalities involved. It also helps to make the individuals in question more comfortable to speak openly about their feelings from the start, without being scared of what the other person will say.

Liaising with you one-on-one is also a good way for your counselor to choose a logical course of action. When you and your spouse finally sit down together, things may be less tense due to the initial individual contact with the counselor. Seeing your therapist alone also allows both parties to give their sides of the story and give the therapist a better overall idea of what the issues are and the different perspectives involved. Perhaps there are individual issues that need to be tackled in order to help the parties function better as a couple.

Couples begin by talking about themselves and their situation. They could lay on the table exactly why it is they have sought the counselor's help. The key is to feel like there is hope for reconciliation, recovery or an amicable mutual decision following the first visit to the counselor.

Successful counsel will help both parties to develop a particular set of skills when it comes to dealing with the other partner. These skills are to be exercised as challenges arise in the relationship. Such skills include communication, listening and compromise.

It is imperative that you feel comfortable with your counselor. Knowing you chose the right person to help resolve your marital issues will help put your mind at ease during the process. A good counselor will make you want to open up more and you should follow your gut instinct within the first few minutes of meeting him or her.

Ormond Beach, FL, has a number of centers that couples can turn to. Granada Boulevard has several locations that come with good reviews and recommendations. Faith-based counseling is also an option for couples who want to explore this path, as religion may be a huge factor in their relationship. Examples of faith-based counsel include the Ormond Beach Counseling Center, found on E Granada Boulevard.




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