There can be a negative stigma attached to therapy but it just might teach you something.
Talking Points:
- Couples therapy allows you to remove yourself from the situation and really reflect about what’s going on.
- Therapists are skilled at getting at the root of our feelings. They can help unearth the true meaning behind our frustrations.
- It can help break up unseen patterns of fighting and retaliation. A therapist can help act as a broker to stop those cycles that are harmful to a relationship.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What experiences have you had with therapy in the past? Explain.
- What are some of the biggest issues in your marriage right now? In your opinion, what are the roadblocks to resolving these conflicts?
- How could couples therapy help your relationship?
- What are your biggest reservations when it comes to couples therapy? Are you willing to take the risk to see if it can help your marriage? Explain.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
