Gottman Method
Couples Therapy
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy
The Gottman Method Couple Therapy consists of five parts:
Assessment – This is a 3-step process where your Therapy2Thrive® therapist completes an assessment of the couple and, an individual assessment of each partner. At the end of this assessment you will have a clear relationship road map that reflects the treatment needs for your therapeutic journey.
Treatment – Work commences on the agreed upon goals brought forth and discovered during the initial assessment. The frequency, duration and length of treatment is determined by the couple’s specific needs and goals.
Phasing Out to Termination – In the later stage of therapy the frequency of sessions is phased out in conjunction with the testing out and practicing of the tools, skills and interventions learned in the therapy room. The goal in this phase of the therapy is to use the skill and tools of the Gottman Method in your daily lives to the extent that the intervention of your Therapy2Thrive® therapist is no longer needed.
Outcome Evaluation – At the termination of therapy, a follow-up plan is decided upon in consultation with your couple’s therapist for relapse prevention. The follow-up plan is guided by the research and consists of four sessions each scheduled with a lengthier break between one session and the next.
Follow-up Sessions – A couple can terminate therapy at any time but the Gottman research shows that these sessions significantly decrease the chances of relapse into previous, un-helpful patterns. Thus, the follow-up sessions allow for the fine-tuning of your relationship skills if needed and support your continued progress.
Therapy2Thrive® brings Hope for Healing Relationships
Our counselors at Therapy2Thrive® provide compassionate, practical, and evidenced based practices to assist you in the therapeutic process to meet your goals and find hope to heal the challenges you are facing. Through couples counseling we can assist bringing pleasure back to the relationship.