I have been trained in the Doherty Approach, which is focused on the interactional patterns of couples. It is a relational approach, rather than focusing on individual psychology. Couples learn to identify their patterns of interacting which lead to circular communication. They begin to feel empowered when they are speaking the same language about these patterns and their roles in them. When couples are able to notice their patterns, and intervene in those, they gain traction in communicating with each other. Their patterns can be intentionally shifted, with this type of support and intervention.
