Relationships
Positive relationships are a key ingredient to a happy life. Our relationships provide us with support, love, comfort and friendship.
But sometimes relationships with our partner, family or friends can become distressing and frustrating. You may find yourself with issues in a relationship that you are unable to confront. Left unresolved, these issues can cause psychological, physical and emotional stress.
What causes relationship problems?
Relationships between couples, family and friends can break down for many reasons. Some common issues include:
- Poor communication skills including emotionally reactive behaviour, shutting the other person out and emotional detachment
- Disagreement over household tasks and responsibilities
- Relationship intimacy issues including impotence, libido and other health issues.
- Financial Issues
- Pressures caused by major life transitions such as immigration, loss of a loved one, career changes or having a baby
- Undefined, shifting or split loyalties between extended family or in-laws
How can counselling help my relationship?
Relationship counselling provides you with the tools you need to assist in building resilience, increasing positivity and resolving differences.
You may wish to come by yourself to discuss a variety of issues including whether or not you should continue a relationship or how to get your partner to come with you to counselling. Many people find a benefit in discussing their relationship needs individually without the other party present.
Throughout the process, psychological treatments such as cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy or solution-focused therapy may be used. These therapies aim to change patterns of behaviour. Your psychologist may also use emotion-focused therapy, which focuses on addressing emotional needs.
Education about proven tools and strategies for enhancing the quality of relationships is another important component of relationship counselling. Skill building will improve your understanding of individual differences and help you gain greater fulfillment from your relationship.
Contact the Client Relationship Team today to make an appointment to improve your relationship with a Life Resolutions Psychologist.
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Life Resolutions also have specialists in Marriage Counselling and Family Counselling.
