Couples on the Edge

A short term, intensive and straightforward approach for couples who are experiencing relationship breakdown.

The program, Relational life Therapy (RLT) is based on the work of renowned family and couple therapist Terry Real.

This therapy approach will help couples to learn:

• Identify and articulate your wants and needs;
• Listen well and respond generously;
• Set limits and stand up for yourself;
• Establish trust and work toward forgiveness;
• Respond to each other in a relationally healthy manner;
• Know when to back off;
• Communicate more effectively and respectfully.

Please call:

Mario Testani BA,MPS, RCC
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
604-828-4951

for a free and confidential 15-minute phone or email consultation
cfsg@telus.net to see if this program is right for you.

10 Commandments for Taking a Time Out

1. Use time outs as a circuit breaker – A time out is a rip stop; it is the cord you pull to stop a runaway train, a brake, the thing you use to HALT an interaction that either has crossed over into, or is quickly crossing over into, haywire. Time outs have one job and one job only – to stop abruptly a psychologically violent or unconstructive interaction between you and your partner.

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