When times get tough, and life being what it is, having skills to listen effectively (to yourself and your spouse),
manage intense negative emotions well, and communicate in non-blaming or defensive ways, are the tools to navigate life's tougher challenges,» says relationship expert Adrienne Levy, LMFT.
Appropriate referrals include clients who demonstrate longstanding difficulties with
managing emotions, such as
intense negative emotions, emotional lability, suicidal and parasuicidal thoughts and behaviors, difficulty tolerating distress, and / or related problems in relationships.