A partner entering a recovery program for their addiction can be a wonderful thing for a couple. But the process of healing, solidifying understanding and communication, and establishing boundaries for the relationship can be a tricky one to navigate. You can give your relationship the best chance of surviving the addiction and coming out of recovery even stronger by committing to couples therapy. The team at Campbell Recovery Services is experienced working with addicts as they begin their journey toward recovery. We also provide couples therapy, making this an ideal situation for the relationship where one person is in recovery from a drug or alcohol addiction.
Therapy can be customized based on the situation, but in most cases this will include individual counseling for both partners, as well as couples therapy together. This allows you to not only heal as a couple, but also as an individual. Therapy is important not only for the addict, but also for their partner to learn effective ways to manage their own feelings while helping their partner through the recovery process.
Addiction can put a strain on even the strongest relationship, bending it to a breaking point. When committed to each other, couples can recover from the damage done to the relationship by an addiction. Therapy can help you to develop effective ways of communicating with one another, while also helping each partner to have a better understanding of the other. This is important to ensure that the relationship is a healthy one for both individuals. By focusing on this type of healthy behavior, you can give the addict the best chance of long-term recovery, while maintaining a positive and healthy relationship as a couple.
Partners that are in addiction recovery often have a unique set of needs compared to a conventional relationship. Couples therapy can help you to learn the best way to communicate with one another and fulfill these needs, creating a strong bond where both partners are happy and satisfied.
There will be issues that arise in your relationship that may be difficult to resolve. This may be stemming from a difference in communication styles, struggling through a life change, or managing infidelity in the relationship. Whatever the source of these issues, couples therapy is a great first step to resolving these problems and beginning to connect with your partner in a healthy way. Therapists with experience offering support for couples can offer suggestions in managing the situation, as well as your partner, in a way that will lead you on the path to a healthier relationship.
Even small issues with your partner can compound upon one another over time. When left unchecked, these can leave you with feelings of anger and resentment that can ultimately sour the entire relationship. Through couples therapy any big or small disputes can be addressed, while giving you the tools to communicate more effectively as partners in the future. This can make a big difference in the health of your relationship and the overall happiness for both parties.
The Gottman Method is a proven technique for helping couples grow closer on both an emotional and physical level. This method utilizes individual assessments to gain a better understanding of each partner. Guided by the Gottman Method, the therapist will then determine the best approach to therapy for each individual and the relationship. This is a proven technique for bringing couples closer than ever, focusing on effective ways to communicate in a positive way. This couples therapy can be especially effective when also going through addiction recovery, when the addict may be particularly susceptible to outside influences.
At Campbell Recovery Services we provide couples therapy for those in addiction recovery. With the unique approach of working with those suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction, combined with providing couples therapy using techniques like the Gottman Method, our team can provide your relationship with the best chance of success in the long-run.