Couples Therapy
When our relationship breaks down, asking for help can be the hardest thing we do.
You’re done fighting – done with the lying, the lack of communication, and feeling lonely and misunderstood.
Mostly, you’re done with trying to make something work when it feels like it’s too broken.
The strongest desire we have is for a partner who loves and cares for us.
A best friend. A lover and a companion.
Having that in your life makes everything feel easier, better, and more attainable.
Connection with that one person is the foundation of so many things that are good in life. You feel safe, held, and understood.
Joy, laughter, affection, and connection fill up the spaces in our lives. We make memories with each other and the kids, and all the fun and good times make life worth living.
When we feel loved, anything is possible.
But when that relationship is strained …
… breaking, or already in pieces, it is a deep hurt. The deepest loss.
Cheating. The ultimate betrayal…
“How can I rebuild trust?”
“How can I heal the pain?”
Angry glances, crossed arms, not being able to live in your home or trust your partner. It’s so hard and a way out seems impossible.
It’s like no one can say anything right.
Anything and everything turns into an unresolved fight.
Laundry, dishes, the kids… work, money, family, stress… no one feels heard, no one feels loved. The rift grows wider and trust seems elusive and something from the past.
It’s a relief to just not talk… but you miss your partner, miss their love and care, and wonder what could have gone wrong…
Maybe addiction is causing the rift in the relationship. When someone is using something to check-out and manage their stress, it feeds resentment, loneliness, and sadness on both sides.
No matter what you do to be heard. No matter what you try to get them to listen, they withdraw. Each person is so hurt and angry that separation or divorce is the only thing that makes sense.
Couples need the greatest care, a compassionate and generous space, and tons of support.
Working with horses can help.
Horses are masters of relationship. They need trust to survive and can teach us how to trust again after it has been lost or was hard to earn in the first place. Working with them on the ground, moving through activities and experiences with them and the herd, we learn what we need to do to have the courage to heal, grow, and lean.
People are less guarded, more themselves with animals.
It’s easier to let the truth come out and learn to trust when you and your partner have the animals to break the ice, open you up, and help you let your guards down. In that space, the horses will show you where you’re blocked to each other with their body language, movements, and responses; and you will have access to a deeper, bigger sense of self-awareness.
Learning to use your own bodies, energies, and clear communication, you will be able to tell the truth about who you are and let your partner in again. The horses will show you how to connect by connecting with you. As you learn those skills, you and your partner can practice them with each other. True connection. True honesty.
Your partnership can feel safe, warm, and comforting.
It doesn’t have to be tense, painful, and lonely.
Your relationship isn’t lost, broken, or impossible to fix… even the toughest dynamics can shift when the horses step in. No more arguments. No more silence, loneliness, and confusion.
The relationship you both deserve is waiting. Call now for a free consultation: (303) 909-0974.