Couples Therapy & Marriage Prep
“Taking responsibility — even for a small part of the problem in communication — presents the opportunity for great repair.”
John M. Gottman, Eight Dates: A Plan for Making Love Last Forever
At Strathearn Psychology, Couples Therapy is made for everyone and meets you where you are at.
Whether you are struggling in a long-term partnership, just starting out together, or getting ready for a change in commitment – we are passionate about making neutral, safe, and encouraging spaces for you.
We like to think of ourselves as translators and experts at hearing your values, goals, and conflicts. Sometimes all it takes is a neutral party reflecting your words back to you to clarify and heal. Other times, we tweak the skills you have to strengthen or repair your partnership.
How to get started…
Couples therapy often begins with 3 sessions, purposefully structured to deeply engage what you came in for. However, this isn’t always necessary and can be tailored to suit you
All sessions include all partners in the couple! We love to hear the whole picture and get to know you. If individual sessions are warranted, we’d be happy to set that up too
Curious about our method?
Our therapists are qualified in various methods, including the Gottman Method Couples Therapy!
When using the Gottman Method, we start with the Gottman Relationship CheckUp — an online assessment tool that surveys the couple’s strengths and challenges. This clinical tool consists of 480 questions about friendship, intimacy, how well you know your partner, how you manage emotions and conflict, how you share your values and goals, and what gives meaning to your lives. There are additional questions about parenting, housework, finances, trust, and individual areas of concern. ($39USD scoring fee for the Gottman Relationship CheckUp is paid online before completing the assessment.)
More information can be found at https://www.gottman.com
Couples Therapy
Relationships are complex and made up of many moving parts! Wherever you are in your relationship, we will meet you there.
Marriage Prep: Preparing for a Lasting Relationship
Despite the name, “marriage” prep is perfect for any couple preparing for a long-term partnership!
In these sessions, we aim to build an all-encompassing communication tool kit for couples. Our partners are a vital part of our growing lives, so it is essential to mindfully and lovingly build strong foundations to support us through the years.
You can expect to chat about topics like…
Managing different personalities
Collaborating on shared values and goals
Navigating conflict and communication
Strengthening connections and intimacy
Taking care of each other
Upholding mental health in your relationship
Merging finances
Whatever is unique to your relationship with each other
As a part of Marriage Prep, the Gottman CheckUp is also administered. This online assessment tool will help us figure out who you are, where you are in your relationship, and where we can work from!
For more information visit www.gottman.com
Did you know you can use your benefits to cover the cost of Marriage Prep?
Alberta Health Care does not cover psychologists' fees, but many employee benefit plans cover them. This also goes for Marriage Prep; check how much coverage you and your partner have for a Psychologist.
