Program Name:
Relational Wellness Intensive Program (Path to Relational Wellness: A Journey Towards Healthy Relationships)
Program Overview:
This 16-week program is designed to address relational issues that contribute to mental and emotional distress. It’s a more intensive, structured approach to individual therapy, with a focus on romantic, familial, and other significant relationships. Clients participate in two sessions per week, engaging in evidence-based therapeutic practices tailored to their needs.
Target Audience:
The program is suitable for individuals experiencing challenges in various relationships, including romantic partners, family members, or friendships. It is not limited to one type of relationship but can be adapted to meet diverse needs.
Program Structure:
● Duration: 16 weeks
● Frequency: 2 individual therapy sessions per week
● Session Format: Each session is structured to target specific relational issues, including but not limited to communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, and understanding attachment patterns.
Therapeutic Modalities:
The program draws from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, tailored to each client’s specific relational challenges:
● Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Used to identify and change maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors that negatively impact relationships.
● Attachment Theory: Explores how early relationships and attachment styles influence current connections and relational dynamics.
● Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Strengthens emotional awareness and bonds by helping clients understand and express their emotions more effectively within relationships.
● Gottman Method: Provides practical strategies for conflict resolution and improving communication between partners or family members.
● Relational Theory: Examines how past and present relationships shape emotional experiences and patterns of interaction.
● Psychodynamic Theory: Explores how unconscious thoughts and early childhood experiences influence current behaviors and emotional responses within relationships.
Session Goals:
Each session builds on the previous one, focusing on a different aspect of relational growth, from identifying patterns to resolving conflict and setting long-term goals for relational health. The program encourages reflection, emotional processing, and practical application of new skills.
Commitment:
Clients are encouraged to actively engage in sessions and between-session exercises, including journaling, self-reflection, and practical activities designed to enhance relational understanding and improve communication.