Discernment Counseling
What is Discernment Counseling?
Discernment Counseling is an approach for mixed-agenda couples, when one partner is leaning in and the other partner is leaning out of the relationship. This systemic approach helps both partners to gain clarity and confidence in their decisions. People with mixed-agendas who enter into couples counseling typically find that they have an unsuccessful experience. Discernment counseling allows couples to gain clarity in their relationship.
What can I expect from Discernment Counseling?
- DC typically lasts between 1-5 sessions
- Each session is 1-1/2 to 2 hours long
- I will work with both partners individually
- Both partners will feel clarity and confidence about their decisions moving forward.
Discernment counseling is not suitable if:
- One partner has already made up their mind to divorce and is only using this therapy to pressure their partner into an agreement.
- One partner is threatening the other in order to coerce them into trying DC.
- There is domestic violence within the relationship or danger of it.
- There is a restraining order in place against one of the participants.
