What's The Deal With Couples Therapy? Or: If therapists are such good map makers why can't Gillian chart a course from water to glass?

In today's episode, Gillian and Rebekah respond to a listener question from someone feeling alarmed that they have been asked to go to couples therapy by a partner, worrying that this might be a punishment or a sign that the relationship is doomed, and wondering what to expect if they do choose to go.  We share on some of our experiences in the couples therapy room both as client and as therapist over the years, and hopefully make the whole experience feel less weird, doomsday, or scary.  On the other hand, we note the ways that couples therapy can be some of the most confronting (nowhere to hide when your partner is there with you ready to share their perspective on you with a therapist!) but also often most powerful and potent therapeutic work there is. We also share a bit about some of our favorite tools and tactics in the couples therapy space and offer encouragement to be a direct communicator with any couples therapist you may have, remembering that they are not the expert on your relationship - you are!Send your questions to us at: https://ouremotionalphysics.com/contact Find us on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/emotionalphysicspodcast