my approach to couples therapy
I work with a wide variety of couples and their presenting problems, but one common theme that re-occurs time after time, is that relational dysfunction usually stems from the partners’ own ability to operate as solid, independent individuals whilst being in a close and intimate relationship with each other. This is known as the partner’s level of differentiation. My work with couples is very much based on the Crucible Approach® developed by Dr. David Schnarch. You can read more about my extensive training with Dr Schnarch & Dr Morehouse of the Crucible Institute® in the Crucible Training History section.
the blend…
This approach, a blend of couples and sex therapy, creates relational change through personal growth. Couples are challenged to consider their individual contributions to their relational dysfunction and to grow to be better able to manage themselves and their emotions while collaborating with their partner & developing a deeper connection with each other.
the work…
Sometimes couples come to therapy as a “last resort”, or because a serious relationship threatening event has recently occurred. Maybe one or both are seriously considering separation or divorce. Often, if this is the case, couples may feel they are some way off from contemplating the idea of developing a deeper connection with their partner. At this point, the work is more focused on developing an understanding of the potential of the relationship and whether continuing the relationship could be a viability. This work is centered around establishing what each partner might need in order to be able to consider working on the relationship before transitioning to couples therapy.
the contexts…
I explore clients and their presenting problems or symptoms within various contexts, including the individual’s cultural and ethnic backgrounds. I believe it is important to understand an individual or family’s traditions, rituals, language, and firmly base my treatment approach on the needs of the client. I take a biopsychosocial spiritual approach to my work, in other words I explore client’s problems and symptoms from several angles; the biological, the psychological, the social, and the spiritual. I believe factors from all of these areas contribute to peoples’ experiences of life. I help clients to better understand their own view of their world and explore with them the difficulties, disruptions, conflicts, and pains that they experience in that world.
the end goal…
My goal is to assist my clients to identify their personal strengths and potential for positive change, to create new ways of seeing themselves, their relationships, and their world, and to help them develop coping skills that promote flexibility and an ability to live life and their relationships to a greater potential. Stronger, more solid partners create stronger, more intimate relationships.
Read on to find out more about my unique intensive couples therapy.
OMAHA COUPLES CLINIC
INTENSIVE RELATIONSHIP THERAPY
Adrian Martin, MS, LIMFT
18025 Oak St, Suite A
Omaha, NE, 68130-6100
(402) 577-0727
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HOURS:
Mon – Thurs: 8:30am – 6pm
Fridays by special arrangement
Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, & Florida.