the gottman method is an approach to couples therapy that includes a thorough assessment of the couple’s relationship and integrates research-based interventions based on the sound relationship house theory. see the gottman method in action and learn ways to apply it with your couples in practice with the art and science of love. john and julie gottman, affective software, inc., and the gottman institute, this online couples assessment tool automatically scores a relationship’s strengths and challenges and provides specific recommendations …

according to the american association of marriage and family, more than 97% of surveyed couples feel like they got what they needed using one or more forms of couples therapy techniques. reflective listening is a specific type of couples therapy that can be beneficial for partners who want to work on their communication skills. the goal of narrative therapy is to help couples see that one single story on its own can’t truly encompass an entire experience together. it helps …

if you would like to improve your connection, choose one or two of the activities and exercises described below to practice with your partner. if you’re stumped on what activity might be best for you and your partner, the following exercises may be a good place to start. share these songs with your partner, along with an explanation of how the song relates to you and why you chose it to share with him or her. if the silence is …

like maura and kevin, many of the couples that i work with in my practice have feelings of mistrust when it comes to facing day-to-day challenges. through vulnerability, you’ll be able to re-establish a secure emotional attachment and preserve intimacy in your marriage. one of the hardest things about trusting someone is learning to have confidence in your own judgment. but day by day, if you learn to operate from a viewpoint that your partner loves you and wants the …

many of my group therapy sessions in long island are focused on relationships. while those that meet within couples counseling are looking for ways to save or improve a struggling relationship, those that meet in groups are often looking for individualized help with relationships as a whole.

but within this group therapy, there are often many themes that come up that the people in the group share, talk about, and hope to use to grow. some of these themes include: …