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Newly Enhanced Gottman Method

Drs. John and Julie Gottman know that building and healing relationships like yours is both an art and a science. Built on decades of award-winning research combined with world-renowned therapy expertise, they have created a set of powerful tools for individuals and couples to help you build a relationship that lasts.

I use several Gottman strategies and techniques including The Gottman Enhanced Relationship Checkup (a research based Gottman questionnaire) and the Gottman Relationship Builder, which integrates research-based interventions based on the Sound Relationship House Theory. The goals of Gottman Method Couples Therapy are to increase connection, understanding, intimacy, respect, and affection in your relationship.

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Did you know, that through over 40 years of research, the Gottman's discovered that almost 70% of relational conflict is perpetual (not resolvable). Why you might ask? Well because we are all different. We have different personalities, views on emotions, life experiences, upbringings, values, goals, spiritual beliefs....well you get the picture! We are different!  Because of all those differences, we see the world in different ways, we hear things differently, feel things differently, and it can be challenging for us to communicate those differences with our partner. 

My strengths based approach to counselling along with the Enhanced Gottman Method can help give you and your partner the tools to productively communicate about those differences in way that builds deeper understanding, connection, affection, and intimacy in your relationship.  I am here to help you build a long lasting relationship that thrives!

Through research, the Gottman's have also found that doing marathon sessions can help lock in the progress that you make.  You can come in over a 2 or 3 day period and get the results that would take 3-4 months or more achieve.  The research shows the results because you get to learn and practice the techniques in a safe environment. This eliminates the external stresses that we all face in our everyday lives that can affect our mood and how we communicate with each other.

Reach out today and book a free 30 minute consultation to meet and discuss how this method can help you and your partner build a lasting, loving, and happy relationship. Don't forget to ask me about the free gift that all couples get upon completion of therapy!

For those couples that want something extraordinary! I offer all of the amazing proven tools of the Newly Enhanced Gottman Method, the proven results of Marathon Therapy, and my Strengths based approach to counselling - all at an amazing location that allows you leave the stressors of life behind and spend a weekend away where you focus on each other. You get to have amazing dates with your partner all ready for you.  You get to build a long lasting deeply bonded relationship, and you get to do it at an amazing location!

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

     '"I originally came to Teresa seeking support in regards to the loss of my mother and with medical related anxiety. I sought out Teresa who was experienced in EMDR and had other treatment tools in addition to talk therapy. Through a combination of the different therapies provided, I have significantly overcome the anxiety. I see Teresa for various topics related to parenting, relationships and overall mental health and wellbeing. I’m grateful for the support I received. I have and will continue to recommend Teresa to colleagues, friends and others for her compassion, professionalism, experience and various treatment techniques she employs."

​     "I first began seeing Teresa after experiencing career burnout.  Working with Teresa has been a life transforming experience for me.  Through our counselling sessions, I've gained invaluable insights into my emotional well-being and developed strategies to better navigate both personal and professional challenges.  Teresa's compassionate, non-judgmental and supportive approach made it easy to open up and heal past wounds.  Her guidance has helped me build healthier relationships, manage stress more effectively and create healthy boundaries with others.  I truly appreciate her authenticity, dedication and her availability.  I'm grateful for the positive impact therapy with her has had on my mental health."

     "I have been seeing therapists off and on for 35 years.  They have all helped me, in one way or the other.  But we could never crack the nut of my extreme self hatred.  I learned where it came from, and I learned how to deal with it. But I hated myself so much.

A little over a year ago I began seeing Teresa, and she has really got me feeling better about myself.  I ask myself why.

There is a good personal relationship, which is essential. What really separated her from my other therapists was how many diagnostic tools she used to get to know me.  She also had a big toolbox of treatment methods.  For example, EMDR seemed to be very helpful to me.

Teresa really cares, and her enthusiasm is infectious.  I would recommend her to people who need help."

​     "Going through a divorce was one of the hardest experiences of my life, but Teresa was there to help with my recovery. When everything felt chaotic and overwhelming, she provided the tools to help me process my emotions allowing me to heal at my own pace. With a lot of patience she helped me gain clarity, recognize patterns I hadn't noticed before, and learn healthy ways to recognize and cope with the grief and anger I was feeling. I’ve learned how to rebuild my self-esteem and embrace this new chapter of my life with hope and confidence. With her I’ve rediscovered my passions and learned to move forward in my life again."

     "Teresa Sawatzy is an amazing human.  She is a  top in class therapist that asks the right questions and works with her clients to achieve their desired results through a tailored plan.  Her guidance, resources and tools are outstanding.  I am navigating some difficult life events and doing the work; facing hard feelings like anger, fear and sadness.  Being given permission to sit in this and really feel them so that I can begin healing and move to a better place for myself has been tough and worth it.  The dividends are starting to really show as I regain my self love and true peace and happiness.  Teresa consistently teaches me about self-awareness, limiting beliefs and helps me grow my emotional intelligence.  I have valuable insights on the way I show up in all sorts of relationships and I am definitely clearer about what I want for my future."

 

Phone: 403-999-1975
 
Email: teresasawatzky@tscounsellingservices.com

Address: 127 Brander Ave, Langdon, Alberta


Office Hours: 9am-5pm Monday to Friday

 

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