Couples Therapy
Transform Your relationship with gottman Strategies
Are you and your partner feeling disconnected? Do conflicts seem unresolvable? At Rosecrans & Associates, we specialize in couples therapy using Gottman Therapy strategies, a proven approach designed to strengthen your relationship and enhance communication.
What is Gottman Therapy?
Developed by Drs. John and Julie Schwartz Gottman, Gottman Therapy is based on over four decades of research with couples. This method focuses on the key factors that contribute to healthy relationships and provides practical tools to improve emotional connection and resolve conflicts.
Why Gottman Therapy?
- Evidence-Based: Gottman Therapy is rooted in extensive research, offering proven techniques for improving relationships.
- Tailored Strategies: Each couple is unique, and our therapy sessions are customized to meet your specific needs and challenges.
- Focus on Communication: We teach essential communication skills to help you express your feelings and needs effectively.
- Conflict Resolution: Learn strategies to manage and resolve conflicts constructively, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
- Emotional Connection: Strengthen your emotional bond with exercises designed to enhance intimacy and understanding.
- Managing Conflict: Learn the difference between solvable, perpetual, and gridlock problems and create a dialogue around these problems for effective problem solving and resolution. Sometimes there are differences that are irreconcilable, but often there is room for compromise, change, and growth when couple’s understand each other’s point of view. Understanding one another’s perspectives can avoid triggering or repeating the same or similar conflicts in the future.
- Learn about Deal Breakers: Therapy can help a couple decide whether or not they want to work on repairing the relationship or end it due to a deal breaker that cannot be changed. (i.e., if a partner is continuing to use substances and is unwilling to stop or are unable to repair trust in one another). If one or both partners are not committed to making the marriage work or are unable to repair their trust, it may be preferable to end the relationship.
Key Gottman Strategies We Use
- The Sound Relationship House Theory: Build a strong foundation by fostering friendship, shared goals, and trust.
- Love Maps: Develop an in-depth understanding of each other’s worlds to enhance emotional intimacy.
- The Four Horsemen: Identify and counteract destructive communication patterns: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling.
- Turning Toward: Learn to recognize and respond to each other’s bids for connection, fostering a supportive partnership.
Our Approach to Couples Therapy
At Rosecrans & Associates, we create a safe and non-judgmental environment where both partners can express themselves freely. Our experienced therapists guide you through the Gottman methods, helping you to:
- Reconnect Emotionally: Rediscover the love and intimacy that brought you together.
- Improve Communication: Develop effective listening and speaking skills to reduce misunderstandings.
- Strengthen Your Bond: Engage in activities and discussions that reinforce your commitment to each other.
Why Choose Rosecrans & Associates?
- Experienced Therapists: Our team is trained in Gottman Therapy and has a passion for helping couples.
- Convenient Location: We’re easily accessible in Algonquin close to Randall Rd, offering both in-person and virtual sessions.
- Client-Centered Approach: We prioritize your comfort and needs throughout the therapy process.
FAQs about Couples Therapy
How long does couples therapy take?
The duration of therapy varies by couple. Many see significant improvements within 8-12 sessions.
Is Gottman Therapy right for us?
If you’re experiencing conflicts, seeking to improve your connection, or navigating life transitions, Gottman Therapy can provide valuable insights and tools.
Can therapy help if one partner is reluctant?
Yes! Couples therapy can benefit both partners, even if only one is initially interested. Our therapists are skilled in engaging both individuals in the process.
Start your journey today
Don’t let unresolved issues strain your relationship any longer. Take the first step toward a healthier, happier partnership with couples therapy at Rosecrans & Associates.