Couples Counseling and Preventive Relationship Care

In this episode of Passion Place, Mark and Lisa dive into the value of couples counseling, shedding light on its preventive benefits and debunking common stigmas. They share practical insights on how couples can proactively maintain their emotional and sexual intimacy, ensuring their relationship stays robust and healthy.

Key Topics Covered

• The role of couples counseling in long-term relationships
• Preventive care vs. last-ditch efforts in relationship maintenance
• Common stigmas and barriers to seeking couples therapy
• Evaluating potential couples counselors - key questions to consider
• Practical self-help strategies for couples
• Useful resources and tools to support relationship health

Tune in to discover why couples counseling isn't just for relationships in crisis and learn simple yet impactful ways to keep your partnership thriving. Plus, get expert advice on how to find the right counselor for you and your partner by asking the right questions. Don't miss out on our tips and engaging stories that could transform your relationship dynamic!

Show Notes online - http://podcast.passion.place/2

Discussion Resources

• https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists – Resource for finding a therapist.
• https://www.gottman.com/ – The Gottman Institute
• https://www.gottman.com/gottman-assessment/
• https://www.apa.org/pubs/books/supplemental/The-Marriage-Checkup-Practitioners-Guide/Assessment.pdf – Marriage Checkup Questionnaire - Relationship Domains Assessment
• https://www.focusonthefamily.com/themarriageassessment/ – The assessment is based on research and experience with 10 essential marriage traits. This identifies strengths and potential growth opportunities in your marriage, based on these 10 essential traits.

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