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Is Couples Counselling Worth It?

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Modern relationships are often motivated by love, companionship, and compatibility. There’s often significant pressure to find your perfect partner so that you can have the perfect relationship, and for some, a perfect family. It can be a lot of pressure.  Here’s the truth, perfection is not real. When you found someone you want to commit to, there will inevitably be challenges. These challenges may stem from: Differences between you and your partner regarding values, relationship expectations, past experiences and triggers, physical or mental ability, culture, sexuality etc. Influences from other environments and people: employment, children and extended family, other partners, cultural groups etc. Significant life changes: financial stress, medical news, significant economic/social/political events etc. While many relationship challenges are often managed naturally, marriage and couples counselling can be an excellent resource when creating and maintaining a healthy and loving relationship. Even the healthiest and deepest relationships must conquer life’s obstacles. Regardless of your ideal or current relationship, therapy can allow …

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Take Your Relationship from Good to Great with Couples Counselling

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It can be easy to dismiss any need for couples counselling when your relationship is going well. Some might even say, “If it isn’t broken, don’t try and fix it.” While this wisdom may ring true for some, there is no reason to wait for something to be wrong in your relationship before you experience the benefits of regular couples counselling in Calgary. Good relationships take commitment from both partners and an equal investment of time and energy. By attending couples therapy when there isn’t a significant issue to be addressed, you can reap the benefits of working with a Psychologist or Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist without added emotional strain. Regular couples counselling can take your relationship from good to great by enhancing communication, improving your sex life and developing a deeper appreciation for your partner. How Couples Counselling Can Improve Your Relationship  Great Relationships Need Strong Communication The key to a great relationship is strong communication between partners. …

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The Benefits of Attending Regular Couples Counselling

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There is a pervasive myth that couples attending counselling together are experiencing challenges or difficulties in their relationship. While this might be the case for some, it doesn’t apply to everyone.  Couples counselling is often associated with significant issues in a relationship like infidelity, addiction, or a breakdown in communication. While visiting a psychologist in Calgary when your relationship is in an acute crisis is very important, this doesn’t need to be the case in all circumstances. In fact attending couples counselling in Calgary on a regular, ongoing basis can act as a preventative or protective factor for your relationship. It can help you to identify issues before they become a significant source of stress and develop into an ongoing issue that requires immediate attention. Regardless of marital status or intention with your partner, attending couples counselling together can help you to learn more about one another, manage strong emotions, and identify potential problem areas. How Couples Counselling In Calgary …