3 Traps That Can Derail Couples Therapy |
Most police officers will tell you that domestic disputes are among the most dangerous calls they answer. In a similar way, most therapists—myself included—would say that couples counseling is one of the most challenging and unpredictable forms of therapy we provide.
After decades in the field, I’ve learned that couples therapy comes with unique pitfalls that can derail progress before it even begins. Here are a few of the most common traps couples fall into when they walk through the therapy door.
1. “Why Are We Here?” Syndrome
It’s common for only one partner to genuinely want counseling. The other may be attending because of an........