Our commitment to seeking external support for our marriage is rooted in our vow to lean on our community when we need it. We understand the challenge of deciding when to address issues within the relationship versus when it’s time to look for professional assistance. In today’s episode, we discuss the three types of external support we’ve used that have significantly impacted our relationship. We believe that seeking external support, including couple’s therapy, is a sign of strength and a crucial element to maintain the health and wellness of your “We.”

One of the main ways we get support is through couples therapy. Because it’s crucial to work with a therapist who’s aligned with your views on partnership and growth, we break down differences in therapeutic approaches, questions to ask when seeking support, and reasons why you might want to get external support. Plus, we open up about our session with a Sexological Bodywork practitioner, which has deepened our intimate connection and helped us confront personal conflicts related to pleasure.

Our invitation for you this week is to explore with your partner how you each relate to getting external support, and have an honest look at where you might currently want or need help to address challenges or to invest in taking your interpersonal dynamic to the next level of health.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

Topics Covered:

• The three types of external support we have used for our relationship 
• Reasons to consider therapy to your relationship
• Qualities of a good therapist and tips for finding the right one
• Defining t/Trauma and how it may show up in therapy sessions 
• Viewing therapy as an opportunity to heal, grow, and optimize your relationship 
• The role of a Sexological Bodyworker
• How our session with Sexological Bodywork deepened our intimacy 

Get in Touch: 

• The Art Of We Website
• The Art of We Instagram 
• Integrative Psychiatry Institute: Integrative Mental Wellness & Psychedelic Therapy Training

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