The couple that takes the time to have a structured check - in with each other, either weekly, or on any consistent basis, could have an advantage at taking on life together and
establishing feelings of safety and cohesion.
Getting intimate with someone you have been dating requires carefully
establishing a feeling of safety and security and building the mood.
Not exact matches
He works with couples to
establish feelings of security and
safety in the relationship, with the ultimate goals
of expressing empathy for one another and building new connections together.
At this point, the focus
of therapy isn't on whether or not they should stay together or if there's a future for them, but on
establishing safety, addressing painful
feelings, and normalizing trauma symptoms.