How to Use This as a 7‑Day Reset Before You Begin This exercise is designed to be completed between sessions over the course of one week. Day 1: Start With Yourself On the first day, your only task is to observe your own behavior. This helps reduce defensiveness, increase accountability, and soften the negative lens before focusing on your partner. You are not doing this to judge yourself. You are doing this to notice effort. Days 2-7: Shift to Observing Your Partner For the

When couples reach out for therapy, they often hope for a “fix” to their relationship, a guarantee that they will find their happily-ever-after. The truth is couples counseling does not promise a successful relationship. What it does offer is an opportunity: a space to grow, to learn how to communicate more effectively, and to discover trust in yourself and in your partner. Sometimes, that growth leads to a stronger bond and a renewed sense of connection. Other times, it help