The irony is that couples counseling is in the midst of having a very good moment.
regarding the confinement that so many couples are experiencing right now. That’s particularly true because of the new pressure of having to turn to one’s partner for everything — from comfort to a sense of identity — in the absence of friends or family or others who typically make up one’s whole community.anecdotal boon
Here’s why now might be the best time to start couples’ therapy — or to make an even deeper commitment to already-in-progress counseling.before seeking help with marital issues. But now, depending on their work and financial situation, some couples may find they have more time together than ever, pushing them to start rather than wait.
“What I’m really noticing now in switching is everybody has been pleasantly surprised,” she adds. “They say, ‘It’s nice to not have to drive, I can wear my sweats,’ there’s that comfort aspect. And I think for couples, to be able to sit down in the privacy of their own home is providing them a way to do the work they’ve really wanted and needed. So the beauty of that is it really opens the options for people, no matter where they’re located.
On the other hand, Addison says, it’s certainly not all rainbows and unicorns. “I’ve seen couples go the other direction, finding this very stressful, and who are more challenged than ever before — having kids at home, stresses about health and family, folks that are essentially turning against one another.” In those cases, couples are fighting over immediate issues such as the way to correctly shelter in place or how to best wash your hands or clean the kitchen.
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