DBT Therapy, In-Person or TeleHealth; DBT Couples Counseling - DBT Skills Group - DBT
DBT For Couples
Based on the work of Alan E. Fruzzetti, PhD, a leader in the application of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for couples and families, this approach incorporates the evidence-based skills of DBT including emotional and behavioral self-regulation, validation, accurate expression, and acceptance of yourself and your partner. In this approach couples are helped to recognize and understand their ineffective relational patterns, and to learn and practice the steps necessary to break the negative cycles and build a satisfying and lasting connection.
This approach focuses on helping couples to:
- Stop making things worse
- Reactivate your relationship
- Express yourself accurately
- Validate your partner and yourself effectively
- Manage problems and negotiate solution
- Transform conflict into closeness
The Gottman Method
The Gottman method was developed by John and Julie Gottman. It is a scientifically sound approach to helping couples, which is based on years of clinical research. The Gottman approach strives to assist the partners in achieving a deeper sense of understanding, awareness, empathy, and connection within their relationships ultimately leading to heightened intimacy and interpersonal growth.
Practical strategies and skills are taught to help couples:
- Effectively manage conflict
- Repair and/or develop a foundation of trust and commitment
- Build friendship
- Create and/or strengthen shared meaning
The Gottman method takes the work in marriage counseling and couples counseling beyond the therapy office and helps couples to integrate the practices into their daily lives together with the goal of building lasting and satisfying partner relationships.