Relationship Enhancement

It can be very difficult to maintain a healthy, stable relationship over the years. Time and pressure can divert the couples attention away from their relationship. Couples counseling can be the way to gain deeper levels of commitment, compassion and respect in the relationship. Skills training can provide new ways to communicate, resolve conflicts and increase intimacy. 

Relationship Distress

It happens to many couples at some point - that feeling that the relationship is taking all your energy and not giving much back. This is relationship distress and counseling can help. Whether the problems between you and your significant other are recent or have been building over time, it helps to have a counselor who is focused on what is best for the relationship.

Typical issues for couples include -

conflict

communication problems

financial disagreements

criticism

infidelity

lack of understanding

sexual differences

trust and being trustworthy

parenting

in laws and extended family

and many more.

Finding a couples counselor is an expression of hope. Many people think of counseling as a last resort, however wise people who are committed to their relationship recognize that there can be times when neither person in the marriage has the experience to solve the problem. Love for the other person can be the motivator to do whatever it takes to get the relationship onto solid ground.

In some marriages, the decision is made that you will both be better off if you split up. In this case, marriage counseling can help you make sound, well-thought-out decisions. Often the separating partners need to work on grieving and healing in order to move on. When children are involved, it is vital to take the relationship to a place where parenting from two households is possible. 

Couples counseling can work. Whether your relationship needs serious repair or just a more caring atmosphere, taking the step to get help can make all the difference. Most relationships can be rebuilt with a willingness to grow and to change. Don’t wait too long to give counseling a try.

To schedule an appointment call Janet Slack.

828-691-4655

The office is conveniently located in downtown Hendersonville at

714 Oakland Street.