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Mental Health
Couples Counseling
Couples Counseling
At Wilmington Mental Health, we are here to help couples recognize and resolve their conflicts to better their relationship. Working with our providers will help you regain control of your relationship with your partner and/or family by developing communication skills and emotional intelligence.
Relationship therapy is used to address distressed couples of family units. Our focus is on the relationship (i.e. we, us, themselves) rather than the individual (i.e. I, me, myself) who is part of the relationship. We target communication patterns, relationship history and the parties involved learn how to interact more efficiently and effectively with each other.
SKILLS
Conflict Resolution
Skills Development
Our Approach
Learn to truly listen to others and work together to resolve conflict. Conflict therapy will help you learn how to address conflict in any situation—whether at home, between friends, or romantic partners, and even at work. This treatment approach can also be useful during legal meditation, where the parties involved need to feel like they have won the battle.
Basic Treatment Steps
| Treatment Steps |
|---|
Expression of initial positions |
Exploration of underlying concerns (with a focus on core concerns) |
Creation and establishment of a mutually agreed-upon plan that meets the needs of both participants |
Common Behavior Expressions
| Behavior Patterns |
|---|
Flight: Attempts of avoidance |
Immobilization: Inability to act or make decisions |
Submit: Accommodating and giving in too easily |
THERAPY
Conflict Resolution
Relationship Preparation
Our Approach
Premarital counseling can help identify weaknesses that exist in the relationship and ensure that you and your partner have a strong, healthy relationship–giving you better for a stable and satisfying marriage.
Topics Discussed
Finances
Communication
Beliefs and Values
Roles in Marriage
Affection and Sex
Desire to have Children
Family Relationships
Decision-making
Dealing with Anger
Time Spent Together
What to Expect?
| Assessment Process |
|---|
•You will be asked to complete either a SYMBIS or Prepare/Enrich Assessment |
•Both you and your partner will complete the assessment separately without exchanging information or discussing the questions |
•The assessment will help us determine how you feel about each other's relationships |
•Any couple can take the assessment to identify any strengths, weaknesses, and potential problem areas |
•Together, we will interpret the results and discuss areas of concern |
•You will set goals with your partner to help overcome any existing challenges in the relationship |
APPROACH
Family Systems Approach
Holistic Family Therapy
Our Approach
Family systems therapy is a form of psychotherapy that helps individuals resolve their problems in the context of their family units, where many issues are likely to begin. Each family member works together to better understand their group dynamic and how their individual actions affect one another and the family as a whole.
Many psychological issues begin early in life and stem from relationships within the family of origin, or the family one grows up in, even though these issues often surface later on in life. Families in conflict, as well as couples and individuals with issues and concerns related to their families of origin, can benefit from family systems therapy. This treatment approach can be helpful for such mental health conditions, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, personality disorder, addiction and food-related disorders. Family systems therapy has also been shown to help individuals and family members better control and cope with physical disabilities and disorders.
Our Therapy Approaches
Gottman Method
Learn how to balance your positivity and negativity within your relationships. You will be able to overcome obstacles such as criticism, defensiveness, contemptment, and stone walling.
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Learn how to express deep, underlying emotions from a place of vulnerability. You will learn now to emotionally connect with your partner as well as emotionally confirm their feelings, provide indirect support, and a stronger attachment.
IMAGO Approach
Learn how to transform conflicts into opportunities for healing and growth. You will learn how to empathize with your partner and create a stronger loving connection.