ALL THREE VERSIONS
NO-FAULT means couples need not blame, accuse nor criticize each other for the problems they are having. With two people, it is unlikely the fault of one. Rather, it is the interaction between the two that causes the intense anger, hurt feelings and emotional pain felt during these 'battles'.
TEAMWORK means purposeful work together to strengthen your love. Teamwork also helps resolve old wounds that happened long ago before each of you met, but come out again and again as you interact. No blame and teamwork: What better way to bring you closer to your happiness with love and respect.
Janice offers three models of marriage counseling to fit your needs:
GOING SOLO MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Yes, you read correctly. This is an oxymoron that can save your marriage when only one wants to go.
I hear from clients all the time. "My marriage is in shambles and falling apart, but my spouse refuses to come to therapy with me." What to do??II
The answer is Going Solo Marriage Counseling and it works just fine.
Why Going Solo Marriage Counseling works:
Criteria for Success:
Don't expect to spend the session venting how awful your spouse is. Save that for individual therapy. Going Solo focuses on positive strategies/tools that can be implemented immediately to strengthen the marital bond.
TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE COUNSELING
Traditional marriage counseling where both partners come to therapy sessions together.
Janice starts by asking each what they hope for by coming to counseling and how committed they are in achieving such.
Next, equal time will be given for each to tell what is happening between them from their own perspective.
Then the work begins! Couples work as a team as Janice gives concrete strategies and tools to meet your goals for a strong, healthy and loving relationship.
GUIDED MARRIAGE COUNSELING
In this model, we begin with an introduction to the program and what couples will learn using my book, Framework Marriage Counseling. Couples create their unique 'picture' within the 'Frames' as Janice guides them through the 12 Frames towards a loving and happy relationship.
Note: Clients can change from one model to another at any time.
For more information on these three models of marriage counseling, contact Janice at 408 596-4810 or jlshapiro875@gmail.com.
👀A peek inside👀
Frame 3: OTHER: "Reciprocity boomerangs: give your partner their wishes, and they will more than likely want to fulfill your wishes. They need not be the same. For example, one partner may wish for special time together, while the other wishes for acts of service. Balancing this give and take between the two of you makes for a happy, thriving marriage."
Psychotherapist for Marriage, Individual and Family Happiness
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
TO HAVE is a promise to receive each OTHER with unconditional acceptance.
TO HOLD is a promise of physical affection and tenderness, a vow to be available in body and soul, a promise to cherish, value and protect each OTHER forever.