The Couples Therapy Episode

For many people, hearing “couples therapy” brings up the idea of a relationship being in crisis or on the brink of ending – and while couples therapy can be impactful in those cases, there is so much more to it and so many other circumstances where it can be beneficial. In this episode, Valerie and Emerson get into what couples therapy really is, when it’s helpful, when it’s not helpful, and suggestions for what to look for if you’re interested in couples therapy. This episode covers:00:03:23 - Tea & Crumpets: Zumba at the YMCA + Harmen Hoek00:06:53 - The Lore: How Couples Therapy Helped Val00:14:46 - The DSM: What Couples Therapy Really Is00:53:20 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!00:55:27 - Em Pick: "A Thousand Trees" by Stereophonics00:57:13 - Val Pick: "In Keeping Secrets of Earth: 3" by Coheed & Cambria00:58:31 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: How Massachusetts became the only state to reduce food waste + how a 90 year old woman has saved over 10,000 animalsResources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Harmen HoekA Thousand Trees- by StereophonicsIn Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3 - by Coheed and CambriaWaste not, want not? How Massachusetts became the only state to reduce food waste90 year old woman has saved over 10,000 animalsGottman MethodEmotion Focused TherapyImagoRLTPACTConnect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.