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What to expect from marriage counseling
Q...Dr. Ron... My wife and I are considering marriage counseling, but I'm hesitant to begin because I have known quite a few couples that have broken up shortly after counseling... Also, isn't it always best to stay together for the sake of the kids? A...The aim of marriage/couples counseling, in my opinion, is not always to help reconcile a relationship, but often to help a relatioship break-up as painlessly as possible. While reconciling a relatioship is the most commom expectancy from therapy, the main job of the therapist is to offer a safe and neutral space for both parties to explore the thinking and behaviors that have led each other to be in the situation they are currently in. Once this is established, a committment to change some thinking and behavior is needed to help establish the foundation for a new healthier relationship. However as often as it may be, one or both parties can't or won't commit to the necessary changes to help establish a healthy relationship, and a termination of the relationship will ensue... What is even worse; however, is when both parties remain together, offering no substantial changes, making each other miserable for the rest of their lives. As far as keeping
living together in a hostile, tension filled environment is even worse. If the parents are good, consistant parents, the negative impact of divorce is often minimal. I hope this has helped you understand the realities of therapy, and how they matched your expectancies..... Good Luck.
things together for the sake of the children..., well this of course is a major consideration, but studies have shown that although divorce does indeed impact the child,
Dr. Ron Dr. Ron is a Licensed Psychologist with a Private Practice in Hallandale Beach, Florida... You can reach him at 954 270 4226 or e-mail askdocron@aol.com
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