The insights gained here will directly inform how the therapist coaches the couple through the Sound Relationship House components, such as rebuilding the Friendship System, managing conflict via "Softened Startups," and creating shared meaning.
Are you currently managing any issues related to depression, anxiety, or past trauma?
The Gottman Method is a gold standard in couples therapy. Created by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, this framework relies on thorough assessment before any intervention begins.
Investigating what each person believes makes a marriage work or fail, often by comparing their parents' relationships to their own.
For a more comprehensive evaluation, the Gottman Relationship Checkup is a research-based online tool with . It provides a private, HIPAA-compliant way for partners to report on individual concerns—such as mental health, finances, and parenting—that they might not initially feel comfortable sharing in a joint session. Perspectives on the Interview Process