
Learn simple, effective communication techniques in Therapy in raleigh and across north carolina.
Interpersonal Communication Intensives
Gain communication skills to speak assertively and listen actively to your partner. Learn the fundamentals in a shortened period of time.
Protect your well-being through effective communication skills.
how clear and effective communication serves you and the people you love

No more passive or aggressive communication.
You can communicate assertively and confidently and have a happy, healthy relationship.

what you can do to improve your relationship
Engage Your Partner in an Empathetic Manner
- Grow intimacy and understanding within a relationship/marriage from improved interpersonal communication skills
- Understand whether your partner wants to be heard, helped, or hugged
- Learn about the two types of conflicts, solvable and unsolvable, and use Gottman Method techniques to work through them
Engage Your Partner in an Empathetic Manner


What you gain from setting and communicating boundaries
- Decrease feelings of resentment, exhaustion, obligation, and anxiety
- Improve self-respect and self-esteem
- Retain your identity

what you can learn in a couples communication intensive
Sample Modules Covered in an Interpersonal Communications Intensive
Customize your intensive based on your current interpersonal and couples communications skillset and present needs

Emotions / Feelings
- Receive tools to help you identify and label your feelings
- Connect your inner body sensations to your emotions
- Engage in the STOP mindfulness technique to understand your present state and determine if/how you wish to act upon your feelings

Reflective / Active Listening
- Listen first, speak second
- Understand the three fundamental elements needed to convey your understanding of your speaker's message
- Focus on your speaker through a mindful and present perspective

I-Statements
- Own your experience and skip placing blame and responsibility on others
- Use a conversation framework that focuses on identifying solutions rather than highlighting fault or weaknesses

Assertive Communication
- State your needs and areas for compromise while being respectful of and acknowledging your audience
- Convey your values and boundaries while advocating for yourself
- Say no confidently so you can reduce your stress and avoid harm to yourself
- Detail consequences for boundary crossings and enforce your limits

Non-Verbal Considerations
- Recognize important cues, such as body posture, tone of voice, and gestures, outside of the spoken content to help you become a better listener and speaker
- Connect your speaker's words to the external context

Real-Time Feedback + Practice
- Build your confidence and ability with your new skills through real-life communication prompts
- Receive feedback and ways to troubleshoot areas that may need further attention and practice
- Work on your interpersonal communication skills in the Raleigh office or engage in role-play over telehealth for adults in North Carolina
Ready to embrace a better way to talk to your partner?
Schedule a free, 15-minute video consultation with Janice, a Gottman Method trained counselor.