THERAPEUTIC GOALS IN COUPLES COUNSELING
NEGOTIATION AND FAIRNESS
Seeking mutually satisfying resolution to conflict
Accepting change.
Being willing to compromise.
ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Making money decision together.
Make sure both partners benefit from financial arrangements.
NON-THREATENING BEHAVIOR
Talking and acting so that your partner feels comfortable
safe in expressing themselves and doing things.
RESPECT
Listening to your partner non judgmentally
Being emotionally affirming and understanding
Valuing options
SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Mutually agreeing on a fair
distribution of work.
Making family decisions together
RESPONSIBLE PARENTING
Sharing Parental responsibilities.
Being a positive non-violent role model for the children.
TRUST AND SUPPORT
Supporting your partner’s goals in life.
Respecting your partners right to their own feelings, friends, activities and options.
HONESTY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Accepting responsibility for self
Acknowledging past use of violence
Admitting being wrong
Communicating openly and truthfully.
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