The best relationships are built on a foundation of healthy communication. That doesn’t mean you have to be the perfect partner or your partner needs to be perfect, but it does mean that you need to learn how to communicate effectively with each other and work through any problems that arise in your relationship. If …
Couples therapy is a form of counseling that can help couples to improve their relationship. While there are many different types of couples therapy, most research has found that some methods are more effective than others. This article will explore the most researched and effective couples therapies based on scientific studies published in peer-reviewed journals. …
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Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) also known as attachment-based couples therapy – was developed by Dr. Sue Johnson and Les Greenberg in the 1980s. It is one of the most effective forms of couples therapy available today and can be applied to work with other relationships besides those between couples. EFT is one of the most …
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Emotionally focused therapy (EFT) is a psychotherapy model that uses attachment theory to help couples resolve their relationship issues. It is also known as emotionally focused couple therapy (EFCT). The approach was developed by Sue Johnson, a Canadian psychologist, and researcher who has dedicated her career to this method of working with couples. Her book, …
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When most people think of counseling, they think of individual therapy: a person sits down with a counselor and talks about their life. Couples counseling is a bit different. It takes place in the context of an ongoing relationship and focuses on improving communication between partners. This can be very helpful when conflict arises between …
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Marriage Counseling is the process of talking about your relationship and learning more about each other. It’s a way of communicating with your partner in a safe and supportive environment. With the help of a trained professional, you can learn new ways to communicate and make your relationship stronger. Finding the right therapist can make …
The quality of your relationship is a direct result of the quality of your communication. For example, if you and your partner have good communication skills, chances are that you’ll have fewer arguments, better sex, and more intimacy. There are many ways to enhance your relationship—and improve communication in particular—but here are some simple exercises …
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You’ve been together for a while, and things are going great. You love your partner, they love you back, and your relationship is all you could have ever hoped for—or at least that’s what it seems like. The truth is, though, everyone has bad days or moments of weakness from time to time. Couples who …
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Co-parenting with a sociopath can resemble the most difficult thing you have ever done in your life. You want the best for your child but their father/mother is displaying signs of being a sociopath. This can further complicate co parenting as sociopaths are typically domineering and desire power and control. If you are in a …
Malaysha Castillo (like many therapists) started off as a CBT therapist before learning about ACT. She now utilizes both in her practice, in ways to best meet the needs of her clients. ACT is considered the third wave of CBT. I’ll talk about ACT vs CBT here but instead of using one against the other, …