Couple’s Therapy to Work Through Addiction
As addiction begins to take hold of a person, the addict may not be able to see the way it is affecting their relationships with their children, family and spouse. Oftentimes, as a spouse, you are the first to notice significant changes in your partner’s behavior.
You may notice some of these red flags:
- irritability
- short temper
- increased usage
- lying
- change in routine
- emotional/disconnected
If you are have concerns about your partner’s drinking or using substances and your are seeing any of these signs, the best thing you can do is reach out for support. Attending couple’s counseling together can be an incredibly effective way to:
- get your partner comfortable with the idea of counseling
- give you the opportunity to understand your partner’s behaviors
- open up lines of communication between the two of you
Having the support of a third party counselor to help navigate the issues surrounding addiction can be incredibly powerful. You and your partner will be equipped with tools to help you communicate more effectively, to change addictive behaviors and get out of the dangerous cycle of addiction.
Approaching Your Partner About Couple’s Counseling
It’s important to approach your partner about counseling in a way that is inclusive. Make it about both of you communicating and learning to better for each other…because it is. Don’t demand that you and your partner go to counseling in the middle of a fight/argument. It’s best to discuss the idea of counseling when emotions are not running high. When discussing counseling, remind your partner that the reason you want to try counseling is because you love them, and want to work together to be your best for each other.
If you need more guidance about beginning counseling with your spouse, a 15-minute phone consultation is free. Please call me anytime for more information.
Pricing
A couple’s sessions is $225 for 90 minutes.