Relationship Communication and Conflict

What to Expect in Counselling:

Assessment and Relationship Evaluation
  • Begin with a thorough assessment using Gottman’s methods to evaluate the overall health of the relationship.

  •  Identify key areas, such as communication patterns, emotional connection, and conflict resolution styles.

Setting Clear Goals
  • Collaboratively establish specific goals with the couple, aligning them with the principles of the Gottman Method.

  • Use assessment results to pinpoint areas that require attention and improvement.

Building Love Maps
  • Implement Gottman’s Love Map concept to enhance the couple’s understanding of each other’s inner worlds.

  • Facilitate discussions and exercises aimed at deepening emotional connection and intimacy.

Improving Communication
  • Integrate Gottman’s communication techniques, emphasizing active listening, expressing needs, and avoiding destructive patterns.

  • Guide couples in practicing these skills during sessions and in real-life scenarios.

Conflict Resolution Skills
  • Utilize Gottman’s research-based strategies for effective conflict resolution.

  •  Teach couples methods to navigate disagreements constructively and find mutual solutions.

Enhancing Friendship and Intimacy
  • Focus on strengthening the friendship foundation using Gottman’s principles.

  • Incorporate exercises to promote positive interactions, shared experiences, and increased emotional support.

Interventions for Specific Issues
  • Tailor interventions based on Gottman’s methods to address specific challenges identified during the assessment.

  • Provide tools and strategies for managing recurring issues and preventing escalation.

Ongoing Assessment and Feedback
  • Regularly assess progress through Gottman’s methods, including the use of relationship check-ins and feedback sessions.

  • Adjust counseling strategies based on feedback and emerging needs.

Closure and Maintenance Strategies:

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