{"id":34073,"date":"2023-01-12T15:53:14","date_gmt":"2023-01-12T08:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=34073"},"modified":"2023-01-16T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T08:54:21","slug":"couples-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/couples-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"How Does Couples Therapy Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy where partners work together to solve their problems.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Couples therapy works<\/b><b> by increasing mutual understanding between partners and teaching them to manage conflict better.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emotionally focused therapy <\/b><b>(EFT) is one of the best-researched methods of<\/b><b> couples counseling<\/b><b>.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Getting counseling as a couple can help you deal with the aftermath of infidelity, addiction, sexual dysfunction, and other challenges.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples in crisis <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jmft.12479\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wait two years<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on average before seeking professional help. Those two years can be crucial in determining whether a relationship can be saved, so if you and your partner are struggling, don\u2019t wait that long. Find out now <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how couples therapy works<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and what to expect from sessions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What Is Couples Therapy?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy aimed at people in an intimate relationship or marriage. According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.apa.org\/couples-therapy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this type of counseling \u201cis concerned with problems within and between the individuals that affect the relationship.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal of couples therapy is to solve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship issues<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strengthen the bond between partners. You\u2019ll also learn new ways of communicating and solving conflicts to prevent future crises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern therapists are trained to work with clients regardless of sexual or gender identity. Some are specialized to serve LGBTQ+ communities or people in complex, non-monogamous relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34077\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpeg-43_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34077\" title=\"Two men talking to a therapist\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpeg-43_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Two men talking to a therapist\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpeg-43_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2.jpeg-43_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Some therapists specialize in working with gay couples<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Types of Couples Therapy<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going through a rough patch with your partner, you\u2019re likely not that interested in which method of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">relationship therapy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to choose. You want solutions. And you don\u2019t have to be an expert to choose the best option. A<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> couples therapist<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will refer you to another kind of help if they feel you might benefit from a different approach.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to psychological counseling, choosing a therapist who uses one of the well-researched methods is your best bet. Here are the widely-known approaches to couples therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brief intervention is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27273169\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">well studied<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and effective for couples. It\u2019s grounded in attachment theory and can help you build a stronger bond with your partner or spouse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>The Gottman Method<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developed by professor John Gottman and his wife Julie Gottman, this is another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gottman.com\/blog\/an-introduction-to-the-gottman-method-of-relationship-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">evidence-based approach<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to helping couples solve conflicts and strengthen their relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Systemic Therapy<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bacp.co.uk\/about-therapy\/types-of-therapy\/systemic-therapy\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">method<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> looks at individuals as part of a broader system. It\u2019s especially useful for families or to solve addiction issues in a relationship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Couples who receive support from a CBT therapist learn how to change their negative thought and behavior patterns. It can be helpful for couples who have a hard time communicating and argue a lot.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>How Couples Therapy Can Help?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually a couple seeks professional help when their relationship is in crisis. There are certain points in life when you experience more challenges, for example, when you have small children.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common reasons to see a counselor are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One partner discovering the other has been unfaithful<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One or both partners struggling with addiction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflicts over important life values, such as child raising or division of responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent conflicts and arguments and growing resentment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deciding whether to stay together or split up\/divorce\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34076\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34076\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.jpeg-40_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34076\" title=\"Unhappy older couple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.jpeg-40_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Unhappy older couple\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.jpeg-40_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/3.jpeg-40_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34076\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Couples therapy can help if you feel you and your partner are growing apart<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What Happens During a Couples Therapy Session?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main idea behind couples therapy is for two people to attend sessions together and introduce changes as a team. Your therapist may suggest taking a few sessions separately. He or she may want to get a better feel for what your individual concerns are.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each counselor has their own way of working, but you can expect to come into the office (or meet online) every week or twice a month. How long the therapy will last depends on the nature of your concerns. Sometimes one or both partners need individual therapy to address issues such as anger management.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what to expect from couples therapy sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Talking about yourself. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The counselor needs to understand some things about you and your partner, for example, if you had a secure attachment to your parents\/caretakers as a child.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Telling your relationship story. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The therapist wants to understand why you ended up together. What values did you share that made you want to build a life as a couple?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Finding a common goal. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to find a common goal to work toward. Therapy is not about determining who\u2019s guilty; it\u2019s about learning from mistakes and moving forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learning to communicate.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most couples need some improvement in the way they talk and listen to one another. Your therapist can teach you techniques to handle conflicts and have constructive arguments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Guided exercises. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes it\u2019s easier to notice or learn something by doing it. Your counselor can suggest practices or exercises you can do during sessions or as home assignments.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Does Couples Therapy Help for Sexual Problems?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you and your partner are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/a-simple-technique-to-reawaken-desire-for-couples-coping-with-ed\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">growing apart in the bedroom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it may be a sign of deeper issues in your relationship. A couples counselor can help you discuss these matters and understand the underlying causes of intimate challenges.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But if your concern is strictly sexual, for example, your wife complains that sex is painful or you have noticed signs of erectile dysfunction, you might be better off seeing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/what-is-a-sex-therapist-and-what-do-they-do\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a sex therapist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_34075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-34075\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpeg-18_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34075\" title=\"Unhappy couple\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpeg-18_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Unhappy couple\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpeg-18_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/4.jpeg-18_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-34075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>If you have intimate problems, you may seek help from a sex therapist<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Improve Your Relationship With eDrugstore<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may already know that eDrugstore is a reliable online pharmacy with a long tradition. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/?__mscta=2392_94939_11487\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, you can safely order medication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your sexual health concerns, such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, or a sexually transmitted infection (STI).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But we don\u2019t stop there. In our blog, we invite experts to share tips for couples to strengthen their relationship and improve their sex lives. And if you need health advice, we offer a consultation with a licensed physician free of charge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Couples therapy is a form of psychotherapy where partners work together to solve their problems.\u00a0 Couples therapy works by increasing mutual understanding between partners and teaching them to manage conflict better.\u00a0 Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is one of the best-researched methods of couples counseling.\u00a0 Getting counseling as a couple can help you deal with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":34078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_autoblog_aioseo_focus_keyphrase":"","_autoblog_aioseo_title":"","_autoblog_aioseo_description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-health-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO Pro 4.9.10 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How does couples therapy work? 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