Why is it recommended that each of us be in our own individual therapy while attending couples therapy?
Over the course of couples counseling, partners will discover unique sensitivities, or triggers, that, when activated, impede healthy communication. Once these triggers are illuminated, partners can explore them more deeply with their individual therapist. As a result, partners gain a heightened understanding of their internal world, learn self-regulation strategies, and come to understand when and why their triggers get activated. These skills help support and expedite the work being done in couples therapy.
