Is it possible to rebuild trust after infidelity? Is this relationship one worth saving? When a partner has been unfaithful, these are some of the questions the couple is left asking. The answer? Yes, it is absolutely possible for couples to heal after betrayal. It isn’t an easy road and will take commitment and time, but we’ve seen many couples rebuild after a breach of trust. The Gottman Trust Revival Method outlines the 3 phases that couples progress through to repair their relationship. In this blog we’ll explore these 3 phases; Atone, Attune and Attach.
The 6 Predictors of Divorce: Identifying Warning Signs in Your Relationship
Learn the 6 communication patterns that can predict divorce in your relationship and discover how to identify warning signs like harsh start-ups, the Four Horsemen, flooding, and failed repair attempts. Find hope and healing as we introduce the Seven Principles for successful marriages. Join our Gottman Institute workshop and build a strong foundation for a lasting, fulfilling marriage. Secure your spot now! Click for more information.
Navigating the Transition to Parenthood as a Couple
Discover practical strategies and expert insights to navigate the challenges of transitioning to parenthood as a couple. In this blog we explore the key phases, from preparing for the arrival of your baby to prioritising your relationship during the first six months and beyond. Strengthen your bond, nurture emotional intimacy, and build a resilient connection with your partner on this incredible journey of parenthood.
Breaking Negative Patterns in Relationships (What is Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy?
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach that helps couples improve their emotional bond and create a more secure attachment style in their relationship. EFT focuses on helping couples identify and express their underlying emotions, needs, and desires in a safe and supportive environment, and develop new patterns of communication and behaviours that promote a deeper emotional connection. In this blog we’ll dive into what you can expect during your EFT couples therapy, and in the future of your relationship.
How Your Early Life Experiences Affect Your Relationships and Attachment Style
In this blog we explore how our early life experiences affect our attachment styles and how these patterns impact our relationships. We explain the four types of attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidant, and disorganised - and the typical behaviours associated with each. If you want to recognise and work on developing a more secure attachment style to facilitate personal growth and positive change in relationships, dive in and read now.
Attitude Is Everything - Attitudes that lead to Relationship Success
Attitude is Everything -Attitudes that lead to Relationship Distress
3 Ways To Show Your Partner You Love Them
Dr John Gottman’s research is extensive in how to honour your partner, and your relationship. We teach these skills consistently in our couples therapy work, as well as in our workshops. Here are just some quick skills that you can put into place immediately, with relative ease, but for hopefully large gain.