2020 challenged us to meet new demands as our world faces unprecedented stressors, in particular around familial, friendly, and romantic attachments. That election didn’t help! As our spaces became smaller, the people in close proximity to each other found that they either enjoyed deepening their love for one another OR that they didn’t want to spend the rest of their lives with their ‘quarantine partner.’ As divorce rates skyrocket and our legal system becomes burdened/clogged by new community needs for divorce, some folks have been able to utilize their time effectively by investing in their relationships. Couple’s therapy is a type of investment tool that helps in solidifying communication, encouraging mutual support, and often setting new relational goals. Couple’s therapy is never detrimental and can aid in breaking a family unit – in a healthy way.
For further reading/learning: Please see the article written on Daily Item by Jenn Nakhai, LICSW about the effects of COVID-19 on relationships. (insert link here). Also, see Quarantined Dating Podcast by Aeon. Click Here
Note of Caution* Couple’s counseling is not medically recommended for couples currently experiencing substance dependence or active domestic violence in any form.
Please reach out to HAWC, BARCC and/or The Network/La Red for domestic violence