Couples therapy
Basics:
To conduct couples therapy, you should be in a a firm partnership, this is a necessary framework. The relationship should have existed for a long time. Linguistic communication should also be possible. This also applies if only one of the two has a language problem because the other cannot and should not act as an interpreter.
My therapeutic concept includes an equal position for women and men. Culturally determined other gender roles, with complementary role designs that are not about equality, but about equality, I respect.
It is my principle to be neutral, not to let any conflicts of loyalty arise and not to enter into coalitions with one side. For disturbed relationships the “fault” doesn't just lie with one partner. I'm not a referee but a moderator and Companion of the couples therapeutic process.
Couples Therapy:
One Couple therapy is appropriate if at least one of the partners is dissatisfied with at least one part of the relationship and the dissatisfaction cannot be resolved internally without outside help despite serious attempts. so that the situation is an intolerable burden and she or he wants a change.
Permanently stressful partnerships have an impact on health. It has been proven that there are abnormalities in the hormonal stress response and cardiovascular problems. Happily married people are healthier. Couples therapy also has positive effects on mental health.
Couples therapy can help ...
... to promote and harmonize communication between the partners.
... to understand the behavior of the partner with the help of the analysis of the life story.
... to become aware of wishes and expectations and to learn to express them.
… Expressing fears and disappointments.
... to deal with anger sensibly and to give it adequate expression.
... to recognize irrational expectations of the partner or the relationship.
... to recognize misunderstandings and prejudices and to dispel them.