East Richardson, Richardson, TX 75081 972-898-1318
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Couples counseling, does it work? Christian, Catholic, Texas
Couples Counseling
THE GOTTMAN METHOD
I frequently receive inquiries from prospective clients about whether couples counseling works and my success rate. I explain that in couples counseling, we operate as a team to address the issues at hand. I offer guidance, teaching, and coaching, while the couple implements the plan.
One of the best and most well-researched approaches to helping couples is the Gottman Method, developed by Dr. John Gottman. This method is a cornerstone of relationship therapy in Dallas, offering a comprehensive assessment of the couple’s relationship and blending research-based interventions rooted in the Sound Relationship House Theory. The main objectives of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to disarm conflictual verbal communication, increase intimacy, respect, and affection, eliminate barriers that cause feelings of stagnation, and foster a deeper sense of empathy and understanding within the relationship.
As a Level 2 Gottman trained therapist, I utilize the Gottman Connect assessment to gain insight into the couple's challenges and difficulties. Using this assessment, along with the couple’s input, we establish a roadmap to tackle these issues, providing guidance and hope for a more fulfilling relationship.
If you're looking for a marriage counselor in Richardson, TX, who merges the Gottman method with a Christian worldview, I offer that perspective, viewing marriage as a sacrament and covenant. While we take vows during marriage, our human weaknesses can surface over time, which is when marriage counseling becomes essential.
Feel free to call me at 972-898-1318 to schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
PRE-MARITAL PREPARATION
Preparing thoroughly for the lifelong commitment of marriage is crucial. Given the struggles many marriages face today, I became a facilitator for the PREPARE/ENRICH program a decade ago. PREPARE/ENRICH is a reliable and insightful relationship assessment, scientifically validated for over 35 years and widely recognized as the best couples counseling in Dallas.
This program covers essential topics such as communication, conflict resolution, partner styles and habits, financial management, leisure activities, affection and sexuality, relationships with family and friends, relationship roles, and spiritual beliefs. It also addresses customized scales on cohabitation issues, cultural/ethnic concerns, interfaith matters, dating issues, forgiveness, and various parenting situations.
Beyond the core and customized scales, PREPARE/ENRICH evaluates a couple’s closeness, flexibility, family-of-origin dynamics, personal stress, four areas of relationship dynamics, and five factors of personality.
Additionally, I can select customized spiritual belief scales for couples from various faith traditions, whether Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, or others.
During the feedback session, I provide a Facilitator’s Report (20-25 pages) to guide our discussions, while the couple receives their Couple’s Report (10 pages) and Couple’s Workbook (25 pages) with exercises covering key assessment topics.
Typically, I meet with couples for 5-7 sessions, sharing the assessment results and teaching skills from the Couple’s Workbook. The goals of this program are to explore strengths and growth areas, enhance communication skills, identify and manage significant stressors, resolve conflicts via a ten-step model, build a more balanced relationship using couple and family maps, and appreciate personality differences.
Contact me at 972-898-1318 for a 15-minute free pre-marital consultation to discuss how I can assist you further.
