The Tensions and Triumphs of Couples Therapy: The Good, the Bad, and the Watchable

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Welcome to The Relationship Maze, the podcast that explores the intricacies of navigating relationships. In today's episode your hosts Tom and Angela discuss the appeal of the popular TV show Couples Therapy which is currently in its third season and available for viewing on BBC iPlayer in the UK.  In the show highly experienced psychotherapist Dr Orna Guralnik is seen working 'live' with couples, demonstrating what couples therapy looks like.

We discuss some of the possible reasons why this show has become a global success and why it has captured the interest of younger generations. We explore the impact of personal development and social media on the popularity of watching relationships unfold on screen. 

Join us  as we look at the dynamics of couples therapy: how it can help you with the challenges in your relationship, when it's best to seek couples therapy and how couples therapy can also help couples who decided to separate.

[00:02:36] Increased interest in personal development and therapy.

[00:05:20] Well-edited highlights of therapy sessions with drama.

[00:08:13] Interesting program offers general principles for couples.

[00:10:22] Couples therapy normalized, important for relationships.

[00:15:02] Challenging couples struggle, therapy can bring grief.

[00:16:44] Hopelessness and helplessness in failing relationships.

[00:20:50] Intensity of emotions can damage relationships dynamics.

[00:23:28] Individual therapy alongside couples therapy has benefits.

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