How does couniling help?

Answer 1

No counseling works unless:

* Both parties want it to work * Both parties realize that they, not the counsellor are going to make it work * Both parties realize it will take a long time to fix problems that were a long time developing

* Both parties and the counsellor want to, and do, put in the sweat of making it work (penalties are in place for failure to follow through)

* Both parties agree to a statement that whatever is disclosed has no future use as a stick in arguemnts

* The counsellor is of the highest quality, is certified by a government organization (not a clergy hack), has been checked out and has a good track record * The counseling is not free (nobody values free advice)

* The basic problems are addressed and acted on following a causal analysis process

* The marriage is worth saving * Third party advice is avoided

Answer 2

Counseling can help by providing a safe space to explore and process emotions and issues, gain insight into oneself, develop coping strategies, improve communication skills, and receive support and guidance from a trained professional. It offers an opportunity to work through challenges, build self-awareness, and make positive changes in one's life.