Couples Counseling
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The Gottman Institute research shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other’s hopes for the future.
The Gottman Method was developed to help couples:
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Increase respect, affection, and closeness
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Break through and resolve conflict when they feel stuck
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Generate greater understanding between partners
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Keep conflict discussions calm
Information provided by Gottman.com
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The Gottman Institute research shows that to make a relationship last, couples must become better friends, learn to manage conflict, and create ways to support each other’s hopes for the future.
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How well do you know your partner's inner thoughts and feelings, joys, stresses, worries and hopes?
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Are you and your partner able to express your wants, desires and needs? Are they being met?
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Is there fondness and admiration in your relationship? Is there a mutual respect and expression of appreciation?
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Do you both cherish each other's positive qualities and express gratitude rather than magnifying the negative qualities and nurture resentment?
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Are you and your partner able to approach problems in a positive, open-minded way?
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Can you manage conflict in your relationship? Are there more perpetual problems or solvable problems?
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Do you both agree that your relationship with each other is a lifelong journey, for better or for worse?
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Is there trust in your relationship? Do you believe your partner has your best interests at heart? Can you both say, "my partner has my back and is there for me?"
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Are you and your partner able to talk honestly about hopes, values, convictions and aspirations?
