Did you know that only some therapists are trained in couples therapy? Yes, couples therapy is taught in grad school, but for most therapists their training typically ends there. It is important to find a therapist trained specifically in couples therapy because the interventions used in individual therapy may not always be effective with couples. In fact, it’s possible that they can even work against the relationship

Couples therapy requires a different approach; it is not just individual therapy with two different individuals. It’s more about helping two individuals learn to prioritize their relationship and their connection to each other. While it’s important to recognize this distinction, it’s also important to know that prioritizing the relationship does not mean ignoring the needs of the individual. By continually prioritizing the relationship, the individuals learn that their needs are met at the same time as their relational needs

Here at FullerRelationshipS, our approach to couples therapy is about being relational and living relational lives. Relational Life Therapy (RLT), a method founded by renowned family therapist Terry Real, is a “progressive approach” in helping couples prioritize and value their connection to each other.

“I have been a marriage and family therapist for over 15 years and since the training from RLT, I have been witness to real change in couples. I see them getting unstuck from the repeated dysfunctional patterns of their relationships and embracing new ways of thinking and being. I believe RLT is truly revolutionary.”

– Gale LaFreniere, LMFT