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During the initial stage of individual counseling, assessments are integral to determining intervention methods and implementation. According to Gurman (2013), most couple’s therapists do not formally assess their clients which allows for the implementation of intervention methods early in therapeutic relationship. This approach may be a bit daunting in my professional practice where assessment is primary to treatment protocol and agency practice.
Secondly, couple’s therapy work focuses on what both people in the relationship seek to gain from therapy. What intimidates me about couples’ therapy is the potential for contention and disparity in the therapeutic relationship. According to Williams (2012), couples’ therapy requires a stance of neutrality thereby creating an environment of stability and consent to diffuse couples’ dissension. In couple’s therapy, each member brings with them a point of reference that must be recognized, challenged if necessary for change to occur individually and collectively. …show more content…
Unlike individual therapy, couple’s therapy requires the therapists’ integration into the couple’s way of life.
In individual therapy, the focus is on the development of a one-to-one relationship with the therapist. The relationship can take on many characteristics depending on the approach the therapist is using, but most often involves the creation of an accepting atmosphere along with the use of techniques for the purpose of personal development and the reduction of distress. The individual is engaged in a self-reflective process to modify his or her negative emotions and behaviors.
Individual Therapy
During the initial stage of individual counseling, assessments are integral to determining intervention methods and implementation. According to Gurman (2013), most couple’s therapists do not formally assess their clients which allows for the implementation of intervention methods early in therapeutic relationship. This approach may be a bit daunting in my professional practice where assessment is primary to treatment protocol and agency practice.
Secondly, couple’s therapy work focuses on what both people in the relationship seek to gain from therapy. What intimidates me about couples’ therapy is the potential for contention and disparity in the therapeutic relationship. According to Williams (2012), couples’ therapy requires a stance of neutrality thereby creating an environment of stability and consent to diffuse couples’ dissension. In couple’s therapy, each member brings with them a point of reference that must be recognized, challenged if necessary for change to occur individually and collectively. …show more content…
Unlike individual therapy, couple’s therapy requires the therapists’ integration into the couple’s way of life.
In individual therapy, the focus is on the development of a one-to-one relationship with the therapist. The relationship can take on many characteristics depending on the approach the therapist is using, but most often involves the creation of an accepting atmosphere along with the use of techniques for the purpose of personal development and the reduction of distress. The individual is engaged in a self-reflective process to modify his or her negative emotions and behaviors.
Individual Therapy