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Therapy for Men: What Does it Look Like and What Do They Work On?
A misconception about therapy that tends to terrify men is that it’s super touchy feely and delves deep into the muck and mire of emotions and feelings.
Thankfully, there are tons of therapeutic modalities that emphasize logic without dwelling on the emotional experience.
For those curious about therapy for men, here’s what it looks like, including some of the things they work on in session.
Signs That It Is Time To Get Help For Your Relationship
You and your partner are arguing again. You might be wondering if it is time to go to relationship counseling. After all, every relationship has ups and downs, and it is a big step to go to counseling. When you are having problems, it is easy to wait to see if things will improve on their own. However, most couples wait too long to go to counseling and end up suffering for much longer than needed.
Most of the time, couples should seek therapy long before they think they need to. Going to counseling shouldn’t be a last-ditch effort to save a broken relationship. Although issues might start small, they tend to grow in size when not resolved. Sacramento couples counseling can give you and your partner the tools that you need to address issues. Here are some signs that it is time to get help.
What Makes Relationship Therapy Center’s Intensive Couples Retreat Unique?
One of the most incredible parts of being a therapist is seeing people’s lives improve by working through their issues. And when it comes to our intensive couples retreat, often, we see that change happen overnight.
Think of a couples retreat like a relationship renovation: It’s an intensive, done over 2 or 3 days where the parts of the relationship that no longer work are stripped away. The ‘support beams’ are examined and strengthened if necessary, and then the whole thing is rebuilt stronger and better than it was before.
If you’re considering an intensive couples retreat, (spoiler, they’re worth every penny!) Here’s what sets ours apart from the rest.
The Gottman Method and Beyond: How We Include Other Concepts in Couples Counseling
When couples undergo therapy together, they all have the same goal. They’re looking for something that works, something that addresses the challenges they’re currently facing.
Yet no one benefits from a one-size-fits-all approach.
In order to effectively treat couples, it’s important to hone in on the unique relationship dynamics of each, and come up with an individualized treatment approach. It is also important to have advanced skills in couples therapy.
At the Relationship Therapy Center, our therapists are well-versed in a variety of proven couples counseling protocols which means they’re prepared to assist no matter what the issues are.
Here are some of the ones we use often, and what they help address.
Help for Communication: More on The Art of Listening
So, in a previous blog I talked about the blocks to listening. There is more to listening though, than just being aware of your blocks. So here are the seven steps to better listening.
When You’re Successful at Work but Failing at Love
Successful people often struggle with relationships. One of the main reasons this occurs is that the skills that drive career success—competitiveness, emotional detachment, and relentless goal-pursuit—can actually damage intimate connections.
Here’s a deeper look at why successful people fail at love and what you can do about it.
Why Do Some People Never Grow or Change?
We all know that person—that one individual who refuses to change their destructive ways, even when it’s obvious to everyone else how much better their life could be if they did.
Then, there’s that person whose life looks exactly the same now as it did 20 years ago. Sure, they’re driving a different car (same make and model, just newer version) and they have a few more wrinkles on their face, but everything else is the same.
Growth and change are what makes life exciting and fun, but it can also be really terrifying.
So, why do some people never seem to grow or change?
Here are some of the most common reasons people stay stuck.
Recognize and Cope With Your Spouse’s Passive Aggressive Behavior
What is Passive-Agressive Communication? Passive-aggressive, just like many other psychiatric terms, has become a label used in everyday speech....
The Relationship Advice That No One Gave Us
What kind of relationship advice were you given?
Most of us were not taught anything, and others received really, just… bad advice.
Women especially got an extensive list of how to be desirable to a man—as if the goal is to just snag any Tom, Dick or Harry that showed even the slightest smidgen of interest—oh joy!
Honestly, when it comes to relationships, most people are like a litter of puppies, sweet and innocent with their lack of awareness, nosing around with their eyes sealed shut, moved by instinct yet completely unaware of what is really going on.
Here’s the advice we should have been told about relationships—advice you’re never too old to learn.
Communication Problems? 7 Tips to Better Communication in Your Marriage
Does it sometimes feel like your spouse is from another planet? That the two of you speak totally different languages? That’s actually not so far from the truth.
A close-up of a couple embracing, with a focus on a hand displaying an engagement ring. Soft, romantic atmosphere.
People of all genders do have different ways of communicating. To remedy communication problems, those differences will have to be overcome.
Still, it probably feels like both of you are completely clueless about how to even approach this issue. What, then, can you do? Are you just doomed to being horrible communicators? – I assure you, it’s not that hopeless.
What if a Struggling Couple Doesn’t Go to Therapy?
If you feel like your relationship is falling apart you have two choices: The first is to ignore what’s happening, cross your fingers and hope it gets better.
The second is to go to couple’s counseling.
These decisions are not created equally, however. One leads to a much better outcome than the other. Here’s what happens if your relationship is falling apart… and you choose to do nothing.
5 Practical Tips to Deal with a Emotionally Explosive Spouse
Dealing with an emotionally explosive spouse is not easy. One minute you’re fine and you feel like you know your partner, the next, you feel like...
Why Therapy Over Summer Vacation is Best for Your Child
Summer is the perfect time to get your child into therapy. If your kiddo is struggling, or if your family life feels chaotic, the summer months are ideal for getting back on track. What better time than fall to turn over a new leaf and start the school year off on the right foot?
Remember, early intervention is key in preventing bigger problems down the road.
Here are some Tips to Help Your Child Be Open to Therapy Over the Summer
Managing the Different Parts of Us
We all face multiple decisions throughout the day: Go for a run, or plop on the couch with popcorn and the remote instead? Eat the leftovers in the fridge, or slide through the In-N-Out drive thru? Order an Americano, or get that Caramel Frappuccino?
And, in those moments, regardless of what you choose (or how you end up bribing yourself), there’s a very opinionated and vocal committee involved in the decision-making process.
You may hear the voice of your mom, who always criticized your weight. Your five-year-old self who didn’t get her needs met as a child appears, and is adamant about her sugar fix. Then, there’s that person you aspire to be who is appalled at all the ways you’ve been falling short recently.
Honestly? Tussling, appeasing, and trying to negotiate with the inner committee is exhausting.
Here are some ways to sort through the internal noise …without totally wearing yourself out.
Do You Feel More Like Roommates? Five Ways to Reconnect With Your Partner
Why do we feel like roommates instead of partners? Has your relationship with your partner become stale and routine? Does it feel like you have a...
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