A marriage counseling assessment is a comprehensive and organized way for a couples therapist to learn more about you and your marriage. At Couples Therapy Inc., we believe a thorough assessment is essential to effective couples therapy. It allows the therapist to uncover fundamental issues and target the therapy accordingly.
Why do a marriage counseling assessment?
- It provides an objective understanding of the state of your relationship before starting therapy.
- It helps the therapist avoid “shooting in the dark” and instead focus on the most critical issues.
- It assesses how the couple functions and how each individual is doing.
What is included in the “State of the Union” assessment?
- A 2-hour interview with both partners, including the Gottman Oral History Interview and a Pearson Problem Interview.
- A video analysis of your fighting dynamics.
- The BIG BIG Book: A detailed online questionnaire completed by each partner, scored, and analyzed.
- Two individual interviews with each partner to discuss perspectives, hopes, and wishes.
- A feedback and planning session to provide a detailed understanding of your strengths, vulnerabilities, and attachment styles.
Timing of the assessment: Completing the assessment early in the process allows couples to benefit from an informed therapeutic perspective. It is also essential to have a comprehensive overview of the relationship’s current state before starting Discernment Counseling, which is limited to a maximum of five sessions.
The cost of the assessment is built into a marriage-intensive weekend.