Reasons Why You Need Couples Therapy San Francisco CA

By Jessica Thomas


It is natural for couples to develop problems of their own from time to time. It could be something small, such as stress making it difficult for one to connect. It could also be a much bigger issue such as when an individual is not coping with a mental disorder. Couples therapy San Francisco CA can be helpful at times like these.

One must remember that no relationship is perfect. It may seem so from the outside, but there are always issues that one comes across at some point. Some couples will be able to manage these by communicating and interacting with one another. This type of engagement will definitely help. However, most people are not able to keep this up.

There are people who go to couples therapy before they decide to get married. This can be a time when a lot of decisions have to be made. People often find that there are adjustments that have to made. There are now responsibilities that one has. You are no longer young and free to do as you want. You have to financially responsible. These are some of the things you will talk about.

There are mistakes that one will make. Sometimes, it is trust which people struggle with the most. This can be a problem for a person who has trust issues based on previous relationships where they had been betrayed. However, probably the worst type of trust which is broken in a marriage is infidelity.

Kids are obviously affected as well. Parents are so wound up in the own lives that they tend to forget about what their children are going through. Most of the time, they don't think their kids are aware of what is going on in their relationship. However, children will pick up on the change in the environment very quickly.

Communication with your spouse or significant other is obviously important, so this will suffer. A person who has suffered from childhood abuse, for example, may struggle with intimacy and this will interfere with the relationship. This is one of the reasons where therapy is going to be helpful. However, one must remember that the individual also has to work on their own problems. Neglecting to do this will set them back.

Kids will suffer in the home when they hear their parents arguing or becoming more abusive with one another. It can even affect them when the mood of mom and dad changes. This is something that they pick up on very quickly. They may do less things together as a family. Their grades may suffer and they can also show signs of depression.

There are people who may have to go to individual therapy or they may have to be referred to someone who is specializes in something specific. It can include cognitive behavior therapy or creative therapy. This can relate to a person who has depression, anxiety or problems with self esteem, for example.




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