Education, empowerment and problem-solving are our primary objectives;
To meet personalized needs for meaningful, solution-based methods for individuals and couples to find resolution ~ mind and body.
Marriage and Relationship Counseling
Being part of a couple is a most rewarding experience, but is also quite a balancing act. Partnership takes commitment, honesty, integrity, discipline .... plain old hard work. The benefits? Wonderful beyond words and worth every bit of the work. This is an opportunity to become better partners. Learn the skills and discover the tools you need to make your relationship last.
Our first secret: No score keeping. You're a team. If anyone messes up, you both take the hit. If either one of you finds success, you both take the credit. Any fights that take place, believe it or not, you both lose. There is never a winner!! So stop keeping score of everything and work as a team to run the house, support the family and find solutions to the daily problems that plague all couples. Marriage takes maintenance and commitment, don't wait until your both exhausted and at wits end. Learn the skills you need before the collapse.
This concept (preventative maintenance) is at the heart of what we do, education, communication, problem solving, mediation - all play an important role in most any relationship. For that reason we have created the community outreach, a resource available to all.
Community Outreach for Couples
SideWays Community Outreach for Couples is for everyone! Married or premarital couples, sisters,parent/child, friends, co-workers, any relationship can benefit from a little TLC. This program can help any couple by giving them the tools they need to improve their relationship. Couples learn better communication skills and how to negotiate conflicts and differences. You'll get tips on problem solving and learn a healthier manner of debate including learning and implementing the Rules for Fair Fighting.
Education and support services will be provided. Discover the tools you need to create and maintain a successful and fruitful partnership.
The economy and uncertainty surrounding us today provides us with the opportunity to build strong support systems. It begins at home. We believe that with the high level of stress many families are currently feeling, we can help. Although many issues will take commitment and regular visits to learn the skills you need to have and maintain a successful relationship, sometimes in the middle of a crisis, a one time survival shot-in-the-arm can do wonders. SideWays would like to contribute and invest in you...
It is our hope that by making our service available to all at an affordable rate, we will provide clients with a chance to get help when needed and make it through some difficult times. Contact us for details.
Longer term counseling may be recommended and is available at the regular SideWays Counseling rates. Sliding scale fees are available for families that can demonstrate financial hardship.
Believe in yourselves.... we do.
Mediation
SideWays understands the necessity of mediation no matter how large or small the issue. Wherever there are people there are conflicts. Conflict needs resolution. Mediation is the process that brings about resolution. Have you ever had an issue with a mate, friend or family member that is a "hot" topic? No matter how often or hard you try, you always end up fighting about it. This represents the ideal situation to seek help from a mediator - an unbiased third party. A mediator can help facilitate communication allowing each party to successfully express their thoughts and feelings and describe their needs/wants and expectations. A mediator can also help both parties identify options and choices they may not have previously been aware of, help both sides see not only each others' viewpoint, but introduce other angles and possibilities. Then the real fun begins - solutions start to appear and flourish. There is no conflict or problem too small to ask for help. Your issues are confidential and remain private and confidential. Please don't hesitate to initiate conflict resolution in your life.
Preventative Care and Maintenance
Everyone thinks about preventative care and maintenance for their homes, cars, and bodies;
What about you and/or your marriage?
What can you do to nurture YOU or your relationships?
Counseling is about educating and empowering...
nurturing and becoming a better you!!
Topics or Issues
Some of the issues you might want to bring up during sessions include:
o Retirement or other changing roles
o Anger management
o Infertility
o Differences of opinion on parenting
o Sexual difficulties
o Communication issues
o Blended family conflicts
o Unemployment
o Finances
o Culture clashes
o Mental or physical health problems
o Alcohol or drug abuse
o Divorce
o Infidelity
o Domestic violence
o Prenuptial/premarital counseling & education
Relatonship Articles & Info
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