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My first exposure to PACT was not as a therapist but as a participant in a retreat I attended with my wife. The experience had a profound impact on our marriage and approach to parenting. I immediately loved PACT’s focus on putting the couple relationship first, as well as the practical tools it provided to support this new outlook in my role as partner and parent.
As a PACT therapist, I remain excited about PACT and supporting couples in putting their relationship first. In my office, couples develop sensitivity to the pitfalls of becoming a team divided. They address past hurt and establish how to move forward. They express greater vulnerability and venture into areas where they need to grow. They also laugh and find new ways to make life together more enjoyable.
I aim to be direct and honest about the situation that couples face. I am also sensitive to the fact that therapy isn’t easy and requires exposing difficult feelings. I work hard to create an atmosphere of safety and security because these are the key ingredients couples need to see themselves through a rough patch.
I have integrated the PACT training into my experience as a family therapist. In a PACT-informed approach, you as a couple learn to operate from a place of safety and security, which allows for better support for your entire family.