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"The day will come when, after harnessing space, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire." Tielhard de Chardin
Relationship counseling's primary purpose is to help couples resolve emotional conflicts. By so doing, couples improve their perceptions and behaviors, enhance their communication and understanding among themselves and all family members, and help them to prevent family and individual crises. At Bay Centre we believe that a secondary primary focus should be on creating a relationship culture that is open, generous, and seeks self-awareness and learning above the need to be right.
How do we help couples deepen their relationship?
We believe that everything in life begins with self-awareness. Once individuals can step back and observe themselves objectively, learn about their habit and behavior development, and embrace their unique perceptions as opportunities for learning, we believe that they can begin to put into perspective the how and why of what they do and how it impacts others, and most particularly their partner. It is our passion at Bay Centre, to help couples achieve an objective evaluation of their relationship and to help them design their relationship from the inside out.
How do we do that?
Our process begins with a partnership needs assessment developed in the initial session. Bay Centre's professionals and the client exam key areas that have been found to be necessary for relationship success. Our clients are able to measure their effectiveness in each relationship area and to discuss their strengths, obstacles, and values individually and as a couple. At the completion of the session, the client will also understand Bay Centre's multi-disciplinary approach to their needs. Based on the clients' current level of functioning and their focus, based on their established needs, Bay Centre's professionals will assist their clients in determing which treatment approach would be right for them.
What approaches are there and what's the difference?
There are many approaches and factors that could be impacting the relationship. The two primary approaches to relationship development, however, are the counseling approach and the coach approach. What's the difference?
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Counseling
is primarily recommended for couples who are experiencing a high level of personal or relationship stress that is severely impacting their day-to-day functioning. Treatment would focus on issues such as the presence of depression or anxiety and other impacting diagnosis such as Bi-polar disorder or Borderline Personality Disorder. Treatment would also address the level of severity of stress and functioning, possible medical management, issues of family origins, sexual identity issues, and so on. The focus of treatment would be to restore the day-to-day functioning so that work could begin on the relationship itself, thereby reducing life and work impact.
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Coaching
is primarily recommended for couples who are not severely impacted by their relationship functioning and who's primary focus is in seeking to improve the quality of their relationship for personal, couple, and family growth and development. Treatment would focus on understanding individual personalities, values, strengths, beliefs, and so on. A partnership composite is also developed that examines how the individual is impacting the relationship and vice versa. A Partnership Success Plan is also developed and relationship coaching begins.
How do I begin? Call Bay Centre today for your free needs assessment at (850) 438-4292 or email us at clientsupport@baycentre.net.
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