How does the recovery approach differ for couples compared to individuals in therapy?

In therapy, particularly when following Gottman's Method, the integrated approach to recovery for couples and individuals recognizes the interconnected nature of relational dynamics and personal development. This means that while addressing the relationship issues, therapists also consider individual experiences, emotions, and psychological states that contribute to the couple's difficulties.

By integrating couples and individual recovery, therapists can help each partner understand how their individual contributions influence the relationship and vice versa. This approach fosters a holistic healing process, allowing both partners to grow and improve their relational dynamics while also working on personal challenges. Such integration is vital in creating a supportive environment where both partners can feel validated and understood, ultimately enhancing the therapeutic outcomes for both the couple and individual members.

In contrast, the other options imply either a sequential or a completely separate approach to recovery, lacking the necessary cohesion that integrated treatment provides. Prioritizing individual recovery without considering the couple's dynamics, for instance, could lead to a fragmented understanding of the relationship issues, while treating them as entirely separate could miss the opportunities for mutual support and growth that arise from working through issues together.