tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994101730112701056.post4726982613295697146..comments2023-07-05T02:21:25.173-05:00Comments on Marriage Matters: Commitment to Marriage CounselingLee Horton, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06967320301359121344noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994101730112701056.post-46078711226043993082015-12-01T10:42:58.118-06:002015-12-01T10:42:58.118-06:00TherapistInOrangeCounty,
Having just revisited thi...TherapistInOrangeCounty,<br />Having just revisited this post after a few years, I note you weren't answered. I hope you found some resolution, but in case you haven't I'll answer your two questions:<br />1. "When does a couple need go to a marriage therapist?"<br />Unfortunately, troubled couples wait in average 6 years before asking for professional help; a ton of damage can happen in 6 years! I'd rather see couples go to therapy early in their marriage (ideally when engaged) to find out what relationship skills they need to learn or polish to help their relationship thrive. Go before trouble to avoid future issues. My coaching practice is geared to help new couples learn great skills so they don't need me as a therapist years down the road.<br />If a couple is in pain, thinks they have tried the things they know, and feels the pain isn't lessening, then they should seriously consider therapy. Today.<br />I highly recommend committed couples who are considering a breakup go to a therapist to clarify where they are and if they feel they are on the right track. At the very least they can use therapy as a forum to help them untangle everything in a civil way. If they both truly want it to work out, therapy can help them realize they can heal the relationship and HOW to do it.<br />2. "Is [therapy] necessary in order to endure the difficulties of marriage?"<br />I'd answer no, but I don't see marriage as full of difficulties to endure. However, I do believe smart couples understand the better their relationship skills, the better their chance to have a good strong long-lasting marriage filled with love. Therapy isn't a necessity, but it can be a blessing.Kim Leatherdale, LPC, ATR-BC, NCChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09399484783727707698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1994101730112701056.post-57847391792850465112011-09-12T02:46:26.149-05:002011-09-12T02:46:26.149-05:00Marriage counselling continues to be identified by...Marriage counselling continues to be identified by many people with different points of views. Some are brought with the concept that marriage counselling is made for couples who have problems in relationship or are on the brink of splitting up. Additionally, a number of people believe that getting any kind of counseling isn’t a necessity in that people ought to keep their problems to themselves and do not want to have their soiled laundry strung out in public places. Some consider it an embarassment as sensitive information about the partnership of both partners is given to a stranger. Nonetheless, when does a couple need to go to their marriage therapist, and is it necessary in order to endure the difficulties of marriage?<br /><a href="http://www.wingoodtherapy.com" rel="nofollow"> therapist in orange county</a>TherapistInOrangeCountyhttp://www.wingoodtherapy.comnoreply@blogger.com