Dating & relation, also known as couples counseling or marriage therapy, is a specialized form of psychotherapy designed to help couples navigate challenges, improve communication, and strengthen their relationship. Here's an overview of what you can expect in a typical couple therapy session:
Sessions often begin with the therapist creating a welcoming and neutral space. Establishing a sense of safety and comfort is crucial for open communication. The therapist will initiate the session by inviting each partner to share their perspectives on the current state of the relationship and express their individual goals for therapy. This sets the foundation for collaborative goal-setting. The therapist will explore the dynamics of the relationship, including communication patterns, conflict resolution strategies, and any underlying issues. This may involve discussing both current and historical aspects of the relationship. Couples often seek therapy to enhance their communication. Therapists teach and model effective communication skills, focusing on active listening, expressing needs, and avoiding harmful communication patterns.
As dating & relation make progress and achieve their therapy goals, sessions may move towards closure. The therapist discusses future plans, including the potential for follow-up sessions or establishing a maintenance plan to sustain positive changes.
Dating & relation is a collaborative process that requires commitment and active participation from both partners. The ultimate goal is to cultivate a healthier, more fulfilling relationship and provide couples with the tools to navigate challenges independently in the future.
Prairie House opened in Port Coquitlam as InnerVisions’ second treatment centre. Following the structure of the original Miller House, Prairie quickly became a well-oiled recovery machine. It has been the flagship of all men’s drug and alcohol treatment at InnerVisions for over a decade.
After years of helping men get sober, Kim and Billy felt they needed to bring the InnerVisions’ model of recovery to women as well. Together they fought hard to open a women’s treatment centre, and finally in 2002 their efforts came to fruition when Hannah House opened its doors.
