Here’s the deal–so many people start therapy when they’re going through a breakup. Therapy Lab is here for it. Breakups offer unparalleled opportunities to gain self-awareness, to practice managing strong emotion, and to grow as a human. And, of course, breakups can be a heartbreaking (or liberating) time when our obsessive thoughts, grief, and worries about the future feel inescapable.
TL’s Relationship Tonic Plan was designed for individuals going through a breakup or marital separation or divorce. The plan might even be used if you’re going through a “friend breakup.” We get it–those feelings can be just as intense.
The eight-session plan combines cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills to help you identify and reflect on relationship patterns that are not serving you and to plan for your romantic future.
Relationship Tonic is a targeted therapy plan that blends CBT and DBT approaches to address relationship challenges. Cognitive behavior therapy helps you identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behaviors, while skills from dialectical behavior therapy support the development of mindfulness, emotional regulation, and interpersonal communication skills. This combination provides a powerful toolkit for improving your relationships and navigating difficult transitions like breakups.
If you’re wondering when to begin the Relationship Tonic, there’s no right or wrong answer: you can start anytime. We’ve seen clients benefit from this plan at various stages: while contemplating or deciding to break up, during the breakup / divorce period, and following a breakup. In fact, we’ve seen some people go through this plan several times in order to experience the insights through all stages. Again, TL is here for it!
In the Relationship Tonic plan, you'll learn to recognize unhelpful patterns in your relationships and develop new, healthier habits. Your therapist will guide you through exercises to improve communication, set boundaries, and use your emotions toolkit effectively.
Whether you like it or not, your TL therapist will coach you to be honest with yourself about your past relationships and unhealthy patterns that you might be repeating. You'll gain insights into your relationship patterns, learn techniques for managing relationship stress, and develop a more balanced approach to your next romantic endeavor. By the end of the plan, you should feel more confident in your ability to navigate relationships and have a better understanding for how you can begin, sustain, and thrive in a relationship with a new romantic partner.
Your Therapy Lab therapist can deliver the Relationship Tonic plan through in-person visits, by telehealth, or through a combination of the two.
You will typically complete the eight-session plan over two months. Each session lasts 45 to 50 minutes.
Therapy Lab therapists are extensively trained in CBT, DBT, ACT, and other evidence-based approaches for addressing relationship issues and supporting personal growth. Our providers are committed to helping you develop healthier relationships with yourself and with others. TL therapists support you in difficult transitions like breakups with compassion, sensitivity, and skill.
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