Relationship councelling

💞 What is Relationship Counselling?

Relationship counselling (also known as couples therapy or marriage counselling) is a type of psychotherapy that helps individuals and couples resolve conflicts, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional bonds. It can be used by romantic partners, married couples, family members, or even friends.

🧠 Purpose of Relationship Counselling

Understand relationship dynamics
Resolve ongoing conflicts or misunderstandings
Improve communication and listening skills
Rebuild trust after betrayal or infidelity

Address issues like intimacy, parenting, or finances
Decide whether to stay in or leave the relationship
Support during major life changes (e.g., moving, childbirth, loss)

Relationship Counselling

🗣️ 1. Active Listening

Purpose: Deepens the trance state.
How: Client is guided to relax the body part-by-part (e.g., “Now relax your shoulders… now your jaw…”).
Builds a calm, safe state for deeper exploration.

💬 2. "I" Statements

- - Express feelings without blame.
  - Instead of “You never listen,” say:
    👉 “I feel unheard when I try to talk about something important.”
  - Reduces conflict and invites collaboration.

🔄 3. Mirroring Technique

One partner shares, the other mirrors (repeats) the statement.
Enhances clarity and emotional safety.

🔥 4. Conflict Resolution Practice

Set rules like:
- No yelling or name-calling
- One issue at a time
- Take breaks when needed
Focus on solutions, not past blame.

🧩 5. Love Languages Assessment

Identify each partner’s love language (Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Physical Touch, Receiving Gifts).
Helps partners express and receive love more effectively.

📝 6. Relationship Journaling

Both partners journal thoughts and feelings about the relationship.
Can be reviewed together in sessions to identify patterns.

🕊️ 7. The Time-In Technique

Set aside 10–15 minutes daily for intentional conversation—no phones, no distractions.
Rebuilds emotional intimacy.

🔍 8. Root Cause Exploration

Instead of arguing over surface issues, explore what’s underneath (e.g., fear of abandonment, unmet needs).
Guided by therapist using gentle questioning.

🛠️ 9. Solution-Focused Therapy

Identify what’s already working.
Set realistic goals and create action steps for positive change.

⏳ 10. Future Planning Exercises

Visualize a shared future: goals, values, lifestyle.
Helps couples re-align and reconnect with a shared purpose.

👥 Who Can Benefit?

Couples experiencing frequent arguments or distance
Individuals who want to improve their relationships
Families dealing with change or conflict
People recovering from betrayal, trauma, or grief in a relationship

💡 Common Topics in Sessions

Trust and honesty
Intimacy and affection
Parenting and co-parenting

Financial stress
Cultural or religious differences
Mental health and emotional support

✅ Benefits of Relationship Counselling

Stronger emotional connection
Better conflict resolution skills

Increased empathy and understanding
Healthier, more satisfying relationships