Marriage counseling depends on behavioral analysis for determining the behavioral model of each partner as well as their interaction together. Behavioral analysis enables the marriage counselor to determine the root
cause of the relationship conflict and structure the marriage counseling session accordingly. The following is a list of some of the most common behaviors that often lead to behavioral conflicts. PLEASE NOTE: it is not always necessary to attend marriage counseling in order to determine the root cause of a behavioral conflict. Couples can discover their behavioral model and the reason for any behavioral disputes by completing the relationship questionnaire and submitting it in for analysis and remote counseling. The relationship questionnaire will then be manually analysed by a marriage counselor and the
marriage counselor report (a sample of which can be found on marriage counselor sample report) will be emailed to the couple detailing their interaction and what they should do to overcome their behavioral disputes.
Marriage counseling and behavioral self-analysis
Anger is identified as the emotion that elicits feelings of irritation in varied degree.
Anger management techniques are used to help individuals control aggressive tendencies. Before reconciliation between couples can be achieved, the root cause of the aggressive tendencies must first be identified and controlled.
Anxiety is defined as an unpleasant psychological or physiological feeling that is triggered by a perceived threat. Anxiety can lead to both psychological and physiological disorders. It is therefore important to control anxiety.
A Delusional person is defined as an individual possessing a false belief derived from self-deception. Marriage counselor recognise that delusional behaviour often stems from mental illness, incorrect nurturing or a temporary protection from an affliction. Even though being delusional to an extent is necessary to the mental well-being, it must be controlled as not to loose touch with reality.
Depression is one of the most common causes of a relationship breakdown. It is vital to recognise the symptoms associated with depression as the sooner it is treated the easier it will be to recover from it. Unfortunately recognising these symptoms is not always easy to do.
Domineering personality is a disposition that propels an individual to have total control through the enforcement of over powering will. Living with a domineering person is not an easy task to do and it will inevitably lead to feelings of resentment and retaliatory behavior.
Emotional energy is identified as an influx in a couple's energy level borne by mental or psychological state of feelings, behaviors or thoughts. Although emotional energy can be useful, in excess it can lead to erratic behavior and become highly unbearable to live with.
Forgiveness is the act by which a partner chooses to forego the feeling of resentment and anger resulting from the actions of a spouse. Understanding the process of forgiveness is an integral part of a stable relationship. Although it is forgive, it is not realistic to expect the partner to forget.
Influencing a partner is the ability to sway the partner's thoughts or actions to achieve a specific outcome. However, care must be taken to avoid manipulation. Influencing techniques are usually encouraged over a domineering behavior. It is therefore important to have an understanding of these techniques.
Listening is a skill used to promote a positive dialogue between the couple. Marriage counseling sessions are often structured specifically to encourage active listening, however, this is not an easy skill to master.
Preventing Conflict is done by being vigilant in pre-empting feelings of hostility to avoid any discord. By pre-empting a dispute a potentially volatile situation can be managed before it escalates out of control. It is therefore important to understand how this technique can be applied to a relationship.
Reconciliation is referred to the process of identifying and subsequently addressing the root cause of a relationship dispute. Identifying the root cause of a dispute is vital to preventing future recurrences of the same issue. Therefore it is vital to learn how to utilise this skill.
Stress management is the key to a healthy psychological and physiological well-being. The latest research has established a direct correlation between stress and negative interpersonal behavior, leading to relationship disputes and divorce. It is therefore important to appreciate how to manage stress.
Please also see remote marriage counseling - self analysis (continuation) for further self analysis articles.
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