Helping couples find effective ways to communicate and reconnect with one another, the Gottman Method couple therapy has saved countless marriages. What makes the Gottman Method unique is its personalized approach based on the individuals. This process begins with an assessment, both individually and as a couple, to determine the best approach to couples therapy. Based on these assessments and accompanying questionnaires, the therapist can determine the right approach to begin the process of restoring intimacy and trust in the relationship.
Practicing the Gottman Method, couples’ therapists at Campbell Recovery Services have been able to help countless couples repair a damaged relationship, reconnecting on a deeper level towards a shared meaning. Through the Gottman Method couples can expect to feel a deeper connection, on both a physical and emotional level.
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.
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, the Gottman Method for couples therapy focuses on increasing feelings of closeness and friendship in relationships. This method follows seven important concepts that are necessary for a happy and meaningful relationship for both parties involved. By working toward these seven principles, couples can achieve a connection to one another that cannot be broken. The Gottman Method for couples therapy focuses on building intimacy, friendship, and a shared life with meaning together.
One of the important focuses for therapists using the Gottman Method is to eliminate unhealthy ways of communicating, replacing this with better approaches for communicating effectively with your partner. Gottman couples therapy is especially effective for couples that struggle with effective communication, from heated arguments and conflicts to non-existent communication. A trained therapist can employ the Gottman Method during couples therapy to help each partner find the most effective way of communicating their needs and wants. By developing a more effective way of communicating with one another, couples can enjoy a deeper connection and level of intimacy in their relationship.
The most important principle in the Gottman Method of couples therapy focuses on building intimacy while also a foundation of friendship. The couple will learn how to effectively manage conflicts that may arise in their relationship and communicate in a way that is positive and beneficial. Through couples therapy sessions, both partners will develop the concept of shared meaning, with a united goal to work towards in life. These are all important in building a meaningful relationship that will last.
Couples seeking therapy can find help through the Gottman Method at Campbell Recovery Services. Through an initial assessment and questions, our team of couples’ therapists can identify relationships that would benefit from the Gottman Method. The therapists at Campbell Recovery Services can then determine what approach to couples therapy, following the principles outlined in the Gottman Method, would be the best for the couple.