MARRIAGE AND COUPLES
Dennis has a special interest in helping couples and marriages succeed. He has extensive training and experience in helping couples succeed. Dennis has completed level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.
Marriage and couples counseling is an effective way for couples to identify and resolve issues within their relationships and families. Dennis uses an extensive and thorough assessment process with each couple to help identify their needs and concerns. The process includes:
Session 1
Both partners are seen together during the first session. Background information is gathered, and each person is asked to share their reasons for coming to counseling. Each person is also asked to state what their goals are for counseling. At the conclusion of the first session each person is given a packet of questionnaires to complete and bring back.
Sessions 2 & 3
These sessions are devoted to seeing each person individually one time. Both partners will be asked several questions and the returned questionnaires will be discussed. After these sessions Dennis will closely examine all of the information gathered and prepare to meet with both partners in session four.
Sessions 2 & 3
These sessions are devoted to seeing each person individually one time. Both partners will be asked several questions and the returned questionnaires will be discussed. After these sessions Dennis will closely examine all of the information gathered and prepare to meet with both partners in session four.
Session 4
Dennis will meet with both partners in session four. He will share his feedback from what was learned from the individual sessions and the questionnaires. He will share his assessment and give recommendations. Together a plan will be agreed upon to achieve the stated counseling goals.
Subsequent sessions
These will be devoted to accomplishing your stated goals. Dennis frequently gives a variety of reading handouts, as well as activities for both partners to focus on before the next session.
Subsequent sessions
These will be devoted to accomplishing your stated goals. Dennis frequently gives a variety of reading handouts, as well as activities for both partners to focus on before the next session.
Marriage/couples counseling is a process.
Marriage/couples counseling is a process. Quick-fixes are not always the norm. To achieve success both partners will need to work together and take responsibility for their own words and actions. You will be taught various skills and be given activities to focus on. Success comes when both partners work well together as a team.