Infidelity
It seems impossible, but you can weather the devastation of an affair, and later, even knit together a stronger, more resilient relationship. Plus, at Couples In Step you can learn how to protect your marriage from future vulnerability.

Emotional distance
Couples In Step can help you and your partner find renewed pleasure in doing things together. You will look forward to seeing each other at the end of the day.

Arguments
A relationship marked by arguments and lack of trust can be transformed into a warm, friendly and safe relationship. At Couples In Step you learn to manage the intensity that usually marks such conflict.

Sexual issues
Romance can be rekindled. At Couples In Step, you and your partner can confidently explore your differences in sexual desire and romance without feeling rejected or inadequate.

Divorce
Sometimes divorce seems like the only way to end the pain, loneliness and  anger. Many couples choose that route. But divorce proceedings are painful too. Why not choose the hard, possibly painful, work of reconciliation instead of the pain of divorce? The outcome will be better for you emotionally, financially, and romantically!

Spouse refuses counselling
Though not ideal, individual counseling can be a good way to begin the work of improving your relationship.

The beliefs and values at Couples In Step

Mindlessness, not malice, is responsible for your problems. You did not intend for your relationship to sour. Marriage counselling can help you recover the good faith you once had in each other.

Your story and experiences are unique. My interest in each of your unique points of view will model how you can rekindle interest in each other’s stories. Over time your partner will understand you better, which leads to acceptance.

Global peace and reconciliation flow in small but wonderful ways from our combined efforts at Couples in Step. How? While we cannot single handedly bring peace to Afghanistan or end crime in the streets, we contribute to peace and reconciliation by striving to repair your hurting marriage. That is motivating!

The mission at Couples In Step

The ex-pat and cross-cultural couples I worked with in Asia inspired me. Every time a couple I worked with reached out to heal the wounds they inflicted on each other, I caught a glimpse of what our global village needs.

My work in Asia committed me to work for global peace and justice by starting with couples. I transformed my wide-ranging general practice into a specialty practice serving the needs of couples. Because couples work is complex, I engage in regular, ongoing training that continually strengthens my counseling skills. My mission is …helping couples reconnect…

The approach at Couples In Step

Each couple starts counselling with specific concerns. Your's will be addressed by focusing on the marriage friendship, conflict management, and learning to share each other's values and dreams.

Research suggests that most couples come to marriage counseling seven or more years after first becoming aware of problems. By then marriage partners desperately want a quick fix. However couple's counselling requires intense work. Improvement takes time. So perseverance and homework are part of the Couples In Step approach.

Patience does pay off. Loneliness can be transformed into companionship. Even after betrayal, trust can be rekindled. And hostility evolves into kindness. As counseling proceeds you will learn how to avoid relapse by learning how to maintain friendship, manage conflict, and rework your shared values and dreams to meet each day's challenges.

What is needed from you

You will benefit from Couples In Step when you and your partner

• attend regular therapy sessions
• think of the money you spend on therapy as an investment in the future of your relationship (counselling costs much less than divorce!)
• dedicate time between sessions to practice the skills you learn in therapy (regular practice may mean you will achieve your goals with fewer therapy sessions)
• commit to learning new habits and letting go of toxic behaviours
• nurture the desire for a healthy and intimate marriage

Now...

For more information or to schedule an appointment you can email or call Couples In Step at 416-459-0956.

Now that you know what you can anticipate from Couples In Step and what couples do to ensure their success, learn about the services provided at Couples In Step.