A Beginners Guide to Marriage Counselling

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What is Marriage Counselling?

• Marriage counselling (also known as couples
  counselling) is a type of psychotherapy that
  helps couples resolve conflicts and improve their
  relationship. It is a collaborative effort
  between the therapist and the couple, and it
  usually involves both partners meeting with the
  therapist together and separately.
• Marriage counselling is a process where married
  couples attend sessions with a marriage
  counsellor who helps them communicate better,
  resolve issues and improve their relationship.
  Marriage counselling can be useful for couples
  who are experiencing difficulties in their
  relationship and want to save their marriage.

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If you and your partner are considering marriage
counselling, here are some things to keep in mind

• Make sure you select a qualified therapist Not
  all therapists offer marriage counselling, so
  you'll need to find one who specializes in this
  type of therapy.
• Don't expect miracles Marriage counselling is
  often a long and challenging process, and it may
  take time before you see any real results.
• Be prepared to put in the work Both you and your
  partner will need to be committed to the therapy
  and willing to do the necessary work to improve
  your relationship.
• Expect to pay for it Most therapists charge for
  their services, and the cost of marriage
  counselling can vary depending on the therapist's
  location and experience.
• Seek out support from your friends and family
  Therapy can be a difficult process, and you'll
  likely need the support of your loved ones to get
  through it.

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Types of Marriage Counselling

• Marriage counselling can be a vital tool for
  couples who are experiencing marriage
  difficulties. There are many different types of
  marriage counselling available, each of which can
  be beneficial for different couples. It is
  important for couples to find the type of
  counselling that is best suited to their needs.
• There are different types of marriage counselling
  available to couples who are experiencing
  difficulties in their relationship. The most
  common type of counselling is cognitive
  behavioral therapy (CBT), which is a type of
  therapy that aims to help couples change the
  thoughts and behaviors that are causing them
  problems.

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Behavioral Therapy

• This type of therapy helps couples to change the
  behaviors that are causing them problems. The use
  of behavioral therapy in marriage counselling is
  a successful tool in helping couples resolve
  issues and improve communication. By identifying
  and changing the negative behaviors that have led
  to contention in the relationship, couples can
  work towards a more positive and healthy future.
• This means that the therapist and couple work
  together to develop specific goals and a plan of
  action to achieve these goals. Behavioral therapy
  is often very effective in helping couples to
  repair their relationship. It can help to improve
  communication, reduce conflict and increase
  intimacy.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

• This type of therapy uses psychotherapy to help
  couples understand how their past affects their
  present day relationship. Marriage counselling
  can be a great way to salvage a relationship on
  the brink of disaster. It can also be a way for
  couples to strengthen their bond and improve
  communication. When used effectively,
  psychodynamic therapy can be a powerful tool in
  marriage counselling. The therapist can help the
  couple understand the underlying dynamics that
  are causing their problems, and provide them with
  the tools they need to address them.

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Systemic Therapy

• Systemic therapy is a form of marriage
  counselling that helps couples to understand the
  patterns of interaction that exist in their
  relationship. It is based on the belief that all
  aspects of a system (in this case, the couple)
  are interconnected and that any change in one
  part of the system will have an impact on the
  entire system. This type of therapy helps couples
  to understand how the family system in which they
  grew up affects their current relationship.
• Systemic therapy is an effective approach to
  marriage counselling. It helps couples to
  understand the dynamics that are affecting their
  relationship and to find solutions that work for
  them.

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Counselling for Addictions

• This type of counselling can help couples who are
  struggling with addictions to their partner or
  themselves. When it comes to addiction, there is
  often a lot of shame and guilt that couples feel.
  This can make it difficult for them to seek help.
  However, addiction is often a family disease, and
  it is important for couples to seek counselling
  if one or both members are struggling with
  addiction.
• If you are struggling with addiction, or if you
  suspect that your spouse is struggling, it is
  important to seek out counselling. The sooner you
  get help, the sooner you can start to heal your
  relationship and your family.

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LGBT Counselling

• This type of counselling can help couples who are
  struggling with issues specific to LGBT
  relationships. As same-sex marriage becomes
  increasingly accepted, more and more couples are
  seeking counselling to help them navigate the
  challenges of blending their families. For many
  LGBT couples, though, traditional marriage
  counselling can be a hostile or even dangerous
  place.

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Fortunately, there are counsellors who specialize
in working with LGBT couples. They are familiar
with the unique challenges that LGBT couples face
and can provide the support and guidance that
these couples need.Some of the challenges that
LGBT couples may face in counselling include

• Feeling judged or invalidated by the counsellor
• Feeling like the counsellor is trying to change
  them or make them more "normal
• Not being sure how to deal with discrimination or
  homophobia from family or friends
• Feeling like they have to hide their relationship
  from the world
• Conflict over how to raise children

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How to choose the Right Counsellor for you?

• Few people enter into marriage with the intention
  of one day getting divorced, but unfortunately,
  it happens far too often. If you're finding
  yourself at a dead end in your marriage, it may
  be time to seek out the help of a marriage
  counselor. But with so many out there, how do you
  choose the best one for you?
• The therapist should also be someone who
  subscribes to certain principles, such as
  marriage counseling being a collaborative effort
  between therapist and client, and that change can
  only come from within the couple.
• If you're considering seeking out the help of a
  marriage counselor, the most important thing is
  to do your research and find a therapist who is
  right for you.

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