The Efficiency Of Couples Therapy Dallas

By Lena Stephenson


When people fall ill, they go to a hospital or clinic to seek treatment from a doctor. What about relationships? Damaged or sick relationships can also be salvaged by couples therapy Dallas. Many studies show that 80% of relationships thrive after counseling by a good couples therapist.

There is no scientific way to determine when you and your partner need professional help. Sometimes, it may be a feeling like you are growing apart or do not connect any more. Other partners have differences, conflicts or arguments. For some others, strain from major life changes such as a new disability takes a toll on their relationship. When either or both of you feel that you cannot fix it, you need help from a third party.

You need to understand the importance of early counseling. Just like diseases, early detection and treatment also helps save a relationship. Marriages or long term or short term relationships are seriously hurt when partners wait for too long before seeking professional help. In most scenarios, they end up separating, breaking up or divorcing which is sad because it would have been salvaged if they had gone to a counselor early enough.

Many people wonder how counseling helps their relationship. The solution is a combination of problem solving tools that counselors are equipped with. The tools help the partners undercover their underlying problem. The underlying problems are the cause of many troubles in relationships and most couples are not able to see that. The goal of therapy is to undercover the main issue and resolve it in order to solve all other troubles arising from it.

Once you have made your appointment, the therapist may interview you to understand both of you as a couple and how you perceive your problem. He or she may interview both of you at the same time or separately depending on the situation. After the interview an assessment is done and feedback given. From the assessment, the therapist may recommend a plan of action based on your problem.

Therapy begins when both parties agree that is their best way forward. For most people, twelve sessions are enough, although, it is different for everyone. However, by the fourth or fifth session, one should be able to see positive results if the therapy is effective. You will notice better communication and also some learning about your partner. There are also fewer conflicts, arguments and you will have more hope towards the relationship.

Just like it is important to get the right doctor to treat you, it is imperative to find the right therapist. It is advised that you make an appointment with a counselor who has at least counseled married people. The reason is that they have probably seen the worst and helped people in really bad situations. Chances are they will do the same for you. Get referrals of licensed and registered counselors from your friends, doctors or even clergy.

If you have relationship problems do not give up on it or your partner because there is still hope. Therapists have helped millions others in your current or worse position. All you need to do is visit a good therapist and follow whatever is agreed on during a session. Also, be optimistic and have the right attitude, there is no reason for it not to work out.




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