Gottman and Emotion Focused Marriage & Relationship Therapy In Sydney
Motivating Marriages Psychology exists to see couples not just survive their relationship, but to thrive in it, and be all the more better for having chosen to love.
Motivating Marriages Psychology exists to see couples not just survive their relationship, but to thrive in it, and be all the more better for having chosen to love.
Assessment and Feedback for couples, that will help you learn about the strengths and challenges in your relationship and what you can do to improve it.
The Treatment Phase will include 2 consecutive days of Intensive Marathon Therapy or ongoing Standard Couples Therapy sessions.
The Maintenance Phase appointments will be scheduled from biweekly to monthly, to once every few months, depending on your individual needs.
Our desire is to teach couples how to love their relationships and love each other. Motivating Marriages Psychology was created out of our hope to see every committed relationship thrive in emotional intimacy and security, for partners to work together towards the goals and promises they made to each other when they first committed to one another, for partners to navigate through inevitable conflict without damaging each other, and for relationships to effectively and emotionally nurture children.
What we say to each other without words
The Power and Impact of Non-Verbal Communication in Romantic Relationships
Non-verbal communication is the action of expressing our emotions and true reactions without the use of verbal words. It involves various forms of visual signals, such as facial expressions, body language, posture, eye contact, tone of voice, and physical touch. These signals convey our feelings and intentions often more openly than words.
Supporting Others Through Grief
Coping with Grief Together
Grief is our natural reaction to a significant meaningful loss, which is most often accompanied by emotions such as sadness, anger, resentment, confusion, and numbness. Grief occurs when we lose someone or something significant to us, be it a person, pet, job, relationship or a major life event that never eventuated. The process of grieving varies from partner to partner, person to person, and often unfolds in stages with the process allowing for mourning and then over time gradually coming to terms with the loss.
All Relationships Have An Emotional Bank Account
Gottman’s Emotional Bank Account uses the symbolism of a ‘bank account’ to explain how interactions between partners signify a ‘deposit’ or a ‘withdrawal’ in the relationship ‘account’. By consistently making positive deposits and avoiding unnecessary withdrawals…
Understanding abusive Behaviour in Relationships
Understanding the types of abusive behaviour in romantic relationships is crucial in attempting to address and prevent its occurrence in our communities. Abusive behaviour in romantic relationships is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across various lifestyles, and does not discriminate on age, gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic background. Abusive behaviours are seen in a range of actions…
Accepting Influence
Most people would agree that an important part of what makes a successful relationship is that both people feel heard and respected by one another. Being open and neutral to our partner’s opinion or perspective is a big part of feeling understood and acknowledged. But let’s be honest here – it can be very challenging to remain open on a topic that we may feel quite strongly about!
How to Shift from Criticism to Compassion: Tackling Negative Sentiment Override
Negative sentiment override is a detrimental dynamic that can occur in all types of relationships. Over time, negative sentiment override can cause you to view your partner, your relationship, and the future with your romantic partner in a pessimistic, critical, and negative light. Negative sentiment override is like…