Strengthening Partnerships
Couples Counseling:
"Co-Storying" the Relationship
"Co-Storying" Practice
Relationships are remarkably durable things. Their prosperity is directly related to how their story is shared between partners. Trouble often enters the scene however when the relationship runs into uncharted waters and both partners are unsure how to navigate the challenges that lay ahead. This can lead to taking opposing views of how to respond to problems in the relationship. At Monterey Peninsula Center for Narrative Therapy, we approach counseling from a co-storying perspective and invite our clients to collaborate solutions based on what their preferences for relationship are.
Building A Stronger Relationship is Building A Stronger Story Together
Our Approach to Couples Counseling
Couples “Co-Storying” Practice is a counseling approach to couple-relationship therapy that focuses on the story of the relationship. We do this by asking questions about the the history of your relationship, what it has already survived, and what it is about the character of the dilemma your relationship currently faces that puts the relationship in such peril. Here are the kinds of questions we use to get therapy going:
- If your relationship had a voice to speak on its own behalf, how might it raise the issue of the dilemma that you two are seeking counseling to address? What concerns would it raise on it’s own behalf to the two of you?
- Would your relationship express a kind of quiet optimism that the two of you are able to come together on its behalf, or does it worry that the problem that’s come between you will find success at driving your cooperative intentions out the door?
- If the relationship were given a moment to boast of what it is most proud of witnessing the you two overcome, what stories would it share about what it’s seen from the two of you as partners, friends, or allies?
- What aspects of how the two of you get on in life would the relationship sponsor as practices that support its life and longevity? What aspects might it endorse the removal of?
Fees and Consultation Details
Couples counseling sessions start at $220 per session, with a sliding scale available for those facing financial hardship.
Our initial phone consultation will help us better understand your needs and determine how best we can support your relationship. If you’re unable to afford our suggested fees, we can provide referrals to trusted professionals within our network.
Serving Couples in the Monterey Bay Area
Located in Monterey, CA, we proudly serve couples throughout the Monterey Bay area who are seeking to strengthen or restore their relationships. If your relationship is facing challenges, contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey toward healing and renewal.
