Several listeners have posed the question “How do I get my partner to go to therapy?” Or “How do I get my partner to go to therapy with me?“

Today, I am going to give you some guidelines to consider when approaching this conversation with your significant other.

(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)

DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

• How difficult it is to watch someone you love hurting, in pain, and struggling.
• Or how painful it is to want to get support with your partner and they are resistant to the process.
• An important consideration to remember when thinking about your partner (and what they are going through) and the whole relationship dynamic.
• Questions to ask yourself before starting the conversation with your partner.
• Ways to get clear on the frame or intention of the conversation.
• Eleven recommendations to consider as you navigate this vulnerable conversation. 
• Guidelines to help you stay focused on a productive conversation.
• Tips around what to watch out for and common pitfalls.

MENTIONED:

• ERP 181: HOW DO I KNOW WHEN MY RELATIONSHIP IS OVER? (Podcast)
• ERP 036: HOW TO OFFER THE GIFT OF LISTENING (Podcast)
• ERP 154: HOW TO GET RELATIONAL SUPPORT WHEN DEALING WITH ILLNESS & CHRONIC PAIN WITH DR. JACKIE BLACK (Podcast)
• ERP 109: HOW BEING GENTLE WITH YOUR PARTNER CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE (Podcast)
• Photo by Harli Marten on Unsplash (photo credit)

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TRANSCRIPT: ERP 182: HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOUR PARTNER TO GO TO THERAPY [TRANSCRIPT]

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