Topics for Couple Therapy
Here is a selection of possible topics and solutions for couples therapy. The topics are by no means complete, as concerns are very diverse and we tackle them individually together.
Conflicts in the relationship
Difficulty communicating with one another or differing views on finances, children, or sexual needs can lead to acute conflicts. Couples therapy can help you improve communication between you and achieve mutual understanding and compassion.
Difficulty communicating with one another or differing views on finances, children, or sexual needs can lead to acute conflicts. Couples therapy can help you improve communication between you and achieve mutual understanding and compassion.
Trust issues
In the case of infidelity or other emotional trauma, it can be difficult to rebuild trust in the relationship. Couples therapy can help you identify the causes of the problem and find solutions.
Communication problems
If one or both of you feel you are not being heard or understood, couples counseling can help improve communication between you.
Different expectations of the relationship
Adjusting for a future together can be challenging if you have different ideas about their relationship. Couples counseling can help adjust and understand expectations.
Separation Decisions
If you are unsure whether to continue or end the relationship, couples therapy can help you make these decisions and guide you through the separation process.
Parenting
If you're struggling to establish cooperative parenting, couples therapy can help improve the relationship and keep the children's interests in mind.
Personal problems
If one of you is struggling with personal problems such as depression, anxiety disorders or addiction problems and these problems are affecting your relationship, couples therapy can help you find a way to deal with these problems in your relationship.
Process of couples therapy
Introductory talk
The purpose of the introductory meeting is to get a personal impression of each other. We discuss what drives you to seek support and your expectations of the couples therapy process.
Number of sessions
The number of sessions varies depending on the issues the couple is having and how quickly they are developing. Couples therapy can consist of a few sessions or take place over a longer period of time. Some couples come only a few times to solve specific problems, while others come regularly for months or even years. It is important to emphasize that couples therapy is not a quick fix for relationship problems and it takes time and work to achieve positive results.
Session 1
We discuss your relationship history and goals for the couples therapy process. These goals can change and be adjusted in the course of the process.
Session 2-6
I support you in recognizing and dissolving negative relationship patterns and conflict dynamics. There is homework for between sessions and individual sessions are done.
Session 6-10
Development and consolidation of positive and dynamics at eye level, mutual understanding and appreciative communication.
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Solutions
Here is a selection of possible topics and solutions for couples therapy. The topics are by no means complete, as concerns are very diverse and we tackle them individually together.
Where do we want to go as a couple?
Defining common goals, planning milestones, shaping the future, negotiating changes together.
How can we actively shape and maintain our relationship?
Recognizing and communicating individual and common needs, setting and respecting boundaries, conscious time management, reflecting on and changing undesirable behavioral patterns.
How can we (re)ignite or increase passion and lightness?
Establish intimacy. Communicate desires and fantasies.
How can we talk to each other respectfully and at eye level?
Reflect on and change communication patterns. Resolve conflicts without blame or accusations. Achieve mutual understanding and acceptance.
How can we find each other again?
Build trust, create closeness and at the same time give space. Reflect on and change entrenched perspectives and behavioral patterns. Actively shape the relationship.