Relationship Intensive Counselling

STOP your MARRIAGE BREAKDOWN
 

This is a relationship rescue program for a marriage in crisis.

The Relationship Intensive Sessions are designed for couples whose

marriage is characterized by ongoing  intractable conflict, or for those couples

who can literally see that separation is looming on the horizon.

It's for couples who see no end in sight to their conflict

and are embroiled in their differences.

Couples in crisis often put greater effort into arguing the rightness of their position rather than seeking an understanding of the other's view. An outcome is that no true understanding between a couple actually occurs. A marriage in this type of crisis requires a concentrated effort to prevent its breakdown.

How can the Relationship Intensive help me.......?
 
Through these two Intensives, each person gains greater experience and understanding of the other's concerns regardless of whether you agree on

the issues, as well as gaining insight into your own position.

 The process assists couples to move from places of conflict to places

of understanding, reconnection and togetherness.

Through talking about past "cold" issues and current "hot" conflicts,

each person is given the opportunity to discuss issues that are important

to them, without being distracted by the intensity of emotions and the

 provocative language often used by couples engaged in ongoing conflict. 

The identification of elements, factors and negative effects on a

marriage characterized by conflict is a daunting task, but the

 potential pay off for success as a couple is significant.
 

From this program, couples will gain greater skill and knowledge in:-

Problem solving techniques and reflective thinking;
The ability to listen without being defensive;
The skill of discussing problems without blaming;
How to get your view and points of difference across without demeaning

      and disrespecting each other;
Gain greater understanding of the problems 'underlying the problems' and

      therefore be able to apply appropriate solutions;
Develop capabilities to prevent unhelpful defenses and tactics such as

      "stonewalling" and "demeaning names" from infecting the marriage;
To learn how to recognize and vocalize emotional needs;
How to understand each others experience and view of the issues;    

Develop the skills to simultaneously confront and support each other.