Couples & Marriage

Addressing conflicts and developing healthier relationships

Couples therapy is a specialized form of therapy that helps romantic partners navigate conflicts and improve communication using various strategies. Marriage therapy, a subset, addresses specific challenges within marital relationships, such as communication breakdowns. Concurrently, family therapy extends these principles to entire families, addressing dynamics and conflicts using systemic, structural, or narrative approaches. The objective is to enhance overall family functioning. These therapies emphasize open expression, constructive dialogue, and the cultivation of healthier relationships within couples and families.

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