TIPS FOR COUPLES COUNSELING: HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM YOUR THERAPY

The cool thing about counseling is that you get to decide what you want it to look like, and how you want it to help you and your partner.

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I have a few couples counseling tips for you here: how to get the most out of your couples counseling sessions.

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BE HONEST.

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Your story has validity. So does your partner’s story. Both may have some validity and still not have the whole truth between the two.

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You are getting personalized, individualized service from a person who knows more about your concerns that you could read about in a year.

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