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Not surprisingly, our most common frustrations, as well as our most precious times, stem from our experiences in relationships with other people. Dealing with the issues, and increasing the rewards, of relationship is an art. To some people this comes naturally, but most people really need help to learn the knack of it. Two for the price of one - While individuals chose between us (male or female) for their personal counseling we usually work together when working with a couple or family. This style of marriage counseling is very effective for many reasons, among which is the balance of male-female energy, the value of two therapists' insights and knowledge, and the role modeling of a healthy, caring yet not always agreeing relationship. This is our preferred style of marriage/relationship counseling. It's effective. It works! |
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All sorts of Couples - We have worked with married couples, divorced couples, cohabiting couples, roommates, business partners, and more. We have helped traditional couples as well as those in alternative relationships. We have worked with couples in long-term relationships, and those who are "going steady." The problems may seem to be different, but the truth is there are more similarities than differences.
What we do - Best described as Relationship Enhancement, we teach you to communicate skillfully, determine the source of your problems, find the hidden triggers that cause conflict, manage your frustrations, and rebuild your relationship. An award-winning study conducted at Purdue University showed Relationship Enhancement to be by far the most effective of 12 marriage enrichment therapy programs at producing positive changes in couples and families.
Hope for the Future
These are questions that couples ask. We, as marriage counselors and husband and wife, have struggled with these same issues personally and professionally. We know the frustration, fear, anger, and pain that intimacy can bring, as well as the joy and excitement. Our approach is not to judge or analyze you, but to teach you the skills of healthy communication, sometimes even focusing more on the process of communication than any specific content area. This is a short term therapy process (usually 6-12 sessions) designed to leave you with a lifetime of healthy relationship skills.
We can help you to explore specific issues, no matter how difficult, as your ability to communicate improves. Our goal is for you to develop as healthy individuals within the relationship, as well as to support the growth and fulfillment of your commitment, whatever that might be. We focus on the whole system (body, mind, and spirit; family, work, and play).
Local couples usually come weekly, while couples from out of town can participate in an 2-day intensive marriage retreat. This more intensive format offers unique opportunity to go deeply with less distraction and in less time. Marriage retreats involve either a couple staying in a local hotel or B&B while working with us several hours a day, or a couple participating in a Soul Awakening camping program. For more information on Marriage Retreats click here
Strong marriages and relationships are not just a matter of chance! Give marriage counseling a try, or come alone and work on gaining understanding and being the agent of change.
