Marriage Counseling

Is Your Marriage Struggling Due To Lack Of Communication?

Do you find that your marriage or relationship is struggling due to frequent miscommunications that lead to arguments?

Maybe you feel like your partner doesn’t understand you or show you any empathy. Where there was once warmth and love, there is now only coldness. You want to get things back to how they were at the beginning, when you were head over heels for each other and happy. However, your relationship may be getting weighed down by any of the following:

Frequent disagreements
Lack of healthy boundaries
Less intimacy
No shared goals or plans for the future
Lack of problem solving skills as a couple
Cases of infidelity

Any of these problems may have been causing you to socially isolate yourself or even experience physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach pain, increased heart rate, or sleep disturbances.

You may be starting to believe that your relationship is over, but that isn't true. Anything is possible with the determination to strengthen your connection through marriage counseling.

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Marital Discord Impacts Each Partner Differently

Depending on how you and your partner feel about the relationship, you could be experiencing negative emotions such as:

● Extreme sadness over the state of your relationship

● Constant worrying about your future together

● Feelings of tension whenever disagreements arise

● A desire to withdraw or isolate when there’s conflict

Any of these emotions that are becoming too frequent can cause serious health problems. With all the stress and increased health concerns, you or your partner may start missing work or find that you can’t concentrate during your work day. Perhaps one of you may be turning to substance abuse to cope.

Unfortunately, marital discord doesn't just affect you and your partner. If children are involved, it can negatively impact them, as well as shared friendships and extended familial relationships. Or maybe even your religious affiliations are being affected due to beliefs centered around marriage and divorce.

You may be feeling hopeless.

Luckily, your bond can be improved with the right attitude and mindset. Have you considered trying marriage counseling? At Healing Journey Counseling and Coaching, our therapists specialize in helping couples build on their strengths, work through their conflicts, and deepen their love and affection for each other.

Successful Marriages And Relationships Are Dependent On How Well We Communicate

In addition to healthy communication, successful marriages and relationships also need a sense of nurturing, the ability to turn towards each other in times of hardship, joint problem-solving skills, and the ability to create shared meaning together. Each partner brings in different baggage, relationship patterns, and emotional wounds. On the positive side, they can also bring goals and values to the marriage or relationship. The problems start when couples try to treat the symptoms rather than the overarching issues that stem from past hurts and generational trauma.

Marital problems are often deep-rooted issues that stem from past relationships, childhood, attachment styles, and unhealthy personal narratives. Yet when we’re in relationships, few of us stop to consider the ways that these past experiences impact our partners. We tend to see other people as the problem instead of considering the complex triggers and pain points that shape how they respond to conflict. What’s more, many of us fail to see the role that we play in our relationship’s negative cycles.

It's hard to break out of harmful patterns without good communication, proper insight, and effective problem-solving skills. Think of marriage counseling as a way of obtaining those skills. Marriage therapy is the school, and the marriage therapist is the instructor. A marriage counselor wants nothing more than to give you an A+ in marriage or your relationship

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Marriage Counseling Can Help You See What Initially Drew You Together And How To Build Upon That

Here at Healing Journey Counseling & Coaching, our marriage counselors start by identifying the issues within the marriage or relationship. We will also look at what goals, needs, and values you share as a couple and figure out the most important things you have in common.

It cannot be stressed enough how vital healthy communication is to a successful marriage or relationship. For that reason, we take the time to work on your communication and problem-solving skills. Do you turn toward or away from each other? Can you actively listen to each other and show appropriate empathy? If you can't do these things now, we will teach you how to in therapy.

The ultimate goal is to increase your communication skills, develop a better understanding of each other, repair past hurts, restore your admiration for each other, and learn to lean on each other during hard times. Each session will teach you how to empathize with your partner and create a more profound sense of intimacy and connection

Modalities Used In Marriage Counseling

Our marriage therapists provide handouts, homework, and diagrams for couples to use between sessions to increase their ability to use skills outside of therapy sessions. We also send follow-up emails after sessions as a guide as you navigate the new skills you have learned. The modalities we use to teach these skills include:

Gottman Method for Couples: We will incorporate the Gottman Method to disarm conflict, increase communication, intimacy, respect and affection. The method will also help with removing barriers and creating shared goals and empathy.
Internal Family Systems (IFS) PARTS Work: IFS Parts Work examines the parts of you and your partner that “show up” in the marriage. We can see how these parts may cause conflict or tension by closely examining them.
Imago Dialog: Imago dialog uses the active exchange of words between the speaker and listener to increase active listening and empathy. This method provides structure and roles in communication and prevents negative outcomes such as blame, shame, guilt, and defensiveness.
Love Languages: Everyone has their own preference for love languages. Love languages can be words of affirmation, acts of service, getting gifts, spending quality time with each other, or physical touch. By understanding what you and your partner prefer, you will know how to show and accept love.

We often see couples who say that they are arguing too much and are considering divorce. Conflict in your relationship is inevitable. It's how you work through disagreements that will determine the success of the marriage. At Healing Journey Counseling, our mission is to help you build vital skills for conflict resolution and communication

You May Be Interested In Marriage Counseling But Have Some Questions…

We have a full schedule and might have a problem with fully committing to marriage counseling.

Online marriage counseling offers a convenient option for busy couples. With online counseling, you and your partner can participate in therapy sessions from different locations without sacrificing effectiveness. You can save time and avoid the hassle of commuting to meet with your therapist. We offer flexible session times—including times in the early morning, weekend, and evening—to accommodate your schedules.

What if my partner doesn’t want to attend marriage counseling?

It’s very common for one partner to be hesitant about therapy. In that case, we recommend involving them in finding a therapist they feel comfortable with and offering them choices for counseling. Online therapy can sometimes feel less intrusive and can be an excellent initial step in finding a compatible therapist.

I’ve tried marriage counseling before. How will this be any different?

It can be challenging to consider giving therapy another try if you've had a negative experience in the past. The connection you have with your therapist is crucial for successful treatment.. Each therapist has unique skills and specialties, so don't give up hope. At Healing Journey, we are dedicated to matching you with the therapist we believe will best meet your needs.

Are You Ready To Learn The Skills Needed For A Successful Marriage?

If you want to improve the communication and intimacy in your marriage or relationship, call (888) 959-6114 to set up a free 20-minute discovery call, or click the schedule a consultation button below.

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