The benefits of online couples therapy in the face of confinement

The main positive aspects that online couples therapy brings during quarantine.

In the context of home confinement produced by the global pandemic, we are more exposed to the appearance of psychological problems.

Some of these forms of discomfort have to do with emotional balance: staying at home for a long time, in some people, can feed anxiety, and poor management of this is capable of producing other problems arising from this situation.

On the other hand, this anomalous situation changes the way in which people live together, and this makes it necessary to adapt to the changes together. Sometimes it is easy, but in other cases, relationship crises arise.

In the case of dating relationships or marriages, this can become a real problem. Therefore, here we will see what they are The main advantages of online couples therapy in the situation of confinement..

The benefits of couples therapy in times of confinement.

These are the positive aspects that couple therapy brings to those who notice that, during the days of confinement at home, the love relationship goes through a crisis. These are the reasons why, if you notice that your love relationship is going through difficult times, it is worthwhile to seek this type of service from professionals trained to work with this type of cases.

1. It is just as useful as face-to-face therapy

First of all, the main aspect to take into account about online couples therapy is that it is just as effective as face-to-face therapy.assuming that it is done by video call, in real time. In practice, the fundamental difference between this format and the one used in the office or in the therapist's office is the type of communication channel used.

2. Allows for a more flexible schedule

As with online couples therapy, there is no need to travel, it is easier to find time slots in the schedule to be able to carry out the sessions as often as necessary.. In short, you gain in time and possibilities when creating schedules.

3. Increases commitment to therapy

For couples therapy to reach its final goal, it is important to be committed to it, which means not skipping sessions, among other things. In online therapy during a quarantine situation, it is much more difficult to fall prey to the excuses we sometimes give ourselves for not getting out of the comfort zone. and not attending the sessions agreed with the couple therapist, something that in the medium and long term is very good.

4. It offers help in the context in which the problems arise.

If online couple therapy is carried out without leaving home (as occurs in the quarantine implemented by the crisis in the face of the spread of the virus), the place where the dialogue with the professional takes place is the same as the place where the problem to be treated occurs..

This helps both to provide the psychologist with more information and to ensure that the changes brought about by the couple's therapy are noticed beyond the sessions. That is, it makes it easier to have the mindset of being at home when progress is being made in these sessions, so it will be easier to keep the gains made in therapy going when the webcam is turned off and daily life goes on.

On the other hand, many people find it more comfortable to open up and express themselves freely if they feel they are in a place that is familiar to them.

5. More options to choose from

With online couples therapy, distances do not matter, which is why it is possible to use professionals it is possible to turn to professionals who live far away.. The implications this has for choosing the option that best suits your needs are clear.

Are you looking for professional support to strengthen your relationship?

If you are interested in online couples therapy services, keep in mind that you can contact our team of professionals. At Avance Psychologists we have more than 20 years of experience attending all kinds of couples in crisis or looking to improve some aspect of their coexistence, and we attend both through video call and in our center in Madrid. To see our contact details, access this page.

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