All About Couples Therapy Dallas

By Lena Stephenson


Usually, when we fall ill, we run to our doctors for treatment. Relationships have their ups and downs, and often you will need to go to couples therapy Dallas for professional help. According to many studies, marriage counseling can be successful, almost 80% of the time in the hands of a good couples therapist.

When do you decide it is time to seek a therapist? There are many reasons why you would consider seeking professional help. For some, lack of connection, growing apart or unresolved conflicts and arguments are the tipping point. In addition, stress and major life changes such as disability or weight issues may strain a relationship. Bottom line, see a therapist when you feel that neither of you can fix it.

Whatever the cause, the most important point to remember is that just like illness, the early you resolve conflicts the better for everyone. Whether in a marriage or any other type of short or long term relationship, do not wait for problems to escalate to seek counseling. Often, it may be too late, splitting, separation or divorce is likely to result from a relationship that could have been saved by counseling.

If you are wondering how counseling will help your relationship, relax, you are not alone. Therapists are equipped with problem solving tools that help couples detect their problem and resolve it. It is not an easy process because many conflicts arise due to an underlying issue that both of you may not be paying attention to. Through therapy, you will be able to undercover the mother of all your conflicts and resolve it.

What should you expect in a therapy session? During the first or second session, the counselor will interview the partners in a bid to understand the underlying problem. The interview will be individual and also when both parties are present. When this has happened, the counselor gives feedback on what he or she thinks is the underlying problem and proposes a treatment plan.

If both of you agree on the treatment plan suggested, therapy may begin. Usually, it consists of twelve sessions, but may vary because everyone is different. As you progress, often after the fifth session, you must start seeing progress if the therapy is working. Often, the changes may be subtle but if you are keen you will notice them. There may experience better communication, fewer conflicts and arguments.

To get positive results during couples therapy, you must get the right therapists. Counselors who practice a little bit of marriage counseling are some of the best because they have seen the worst and will do what they have to do to help your situation. Ask for referrals from your social circle, doctors or even clergy. Also, he or she must also be registered and licensed.

Lastly, do not give up on your partner or relationship just yet. There is still hope if you visit a competent therapist. Many others have been in a similar or worse position and they continue to be together. There are very many stories of success out there. Put on a positive mentality and be optimistic, it will work out.




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