“There is no greater gift to give your kids than a healthy relationship”
“Sometimes I feel like my partner just doesn’t get me.”
“It’s like I’m talking to a wall.”
“I am worried about how our problems will affect our kids.”
“I want things to get better but they keep getting worse.”
Relationships are difficult because they involve two individuals with unique temperaments, personalities, experiences, and family histories. These differences naturally come at odds with one another at times. Left unresolved over time, these conflicts and the feelings associated with them can lead to serious consequences including: Deteriorated physical health, a highly negative separation, depression, loss of sleep, addiction, loss of productivity at work, and perhaps worst of all: The chronic and intense pain that gets unintentionally dumped on the children.
How couples counseling can help…
- Improved communication with greater clarity and compassion.
- Ensuring that your children are not negatively impacted by your conflicts (because they usually are).
- Transform your intense feelings and reactions towards your partner into productive and effective forms of communication.
- Greater understanding and empathy towards one another.
If this sounds like something that would be helpful to you and your partner, or if you’re on the fence, give me a call and I’d be happy to answer any questions you have.
A sliding scale is available.
Call to Schedule an Appointment.
(503)289-1584
Or email me with any questions you have.
yshai.pdxfamily@gmail.com
