Family and Couples Counseling focuses on improving your communication and conflict-resolution skills so you and your partner as well as other members of the family can come to a place of better understanding and open dialogue. During a typical couples and family therapy session, you may be given roleplay tasks and assignments to work on at home. You will also be encouraged to share your feelings with your counselor and family members.
Some of the issues that Family/Couples Therapy can address include:
- Poor Communication – Arguing, Belting, Criticizing, Misunderstanding, etc.
- Financial Problems – Debt, Poor Budgeting, and Overspending
- Sexual Differences & Dysfunctions – i.e. Sexual Dysfunctions, Different Sexual Preferences etc.
- Parenting Challenges – Defiance, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Problems, Childhood Mental and Physical Health Issues
- Addiction -Alcohol and Substance Use, Behavioral addictions (pornography, gambling etc)
- Anger and Rage
- Infidelity
- Divorce