IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO WITH A MAP OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP
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Relationship Maps Help Us See How Everything Connects
Just like a road map give us a sense of direction and a path to follow, relationship maps orient us to where we are, where we've been and what might be lying ahead of usin the future.
PAST
Understand How Your Past and Family of Origin Impacts You
If you think about it, a map tells us where we've been and the journey we've made to get to where we are.
Our relationship maps help you make sense of the impact your family of origin, and previous relationships have had on you.
NOW
Find Pain Points Or Current Blocks and Create Solutions
A real map can tell us information about where we are, what's around us, and what's around us that might be important to know.
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Relationship maps take into account your current situation and patterns of interacting that might require some help.
FUTURE
Identify Growth Points and Develop Plans For The Future
Google Maps can tell us about future events, how bad traffic is and what roads are closed. It gives us directions to navigate.
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Our relationship maps are designed to identify future problems and blocks for you to act on now, before they escalate.
RELATIONSHIP MAPS HELP US SEE PATTERNS AND CONNCETIONS
PAST
SEE HOW YOUR PAST AND FAMILY OF ORIGIN IMPACTS YOUR
NOW
FIND PAIN POINTS AND CREATE SOLUTIONS
FUTURE
IDENTIFY GROWTH POINTS AND PROBLEM AREAS
WHAT IS RELATIONSHIP MAPPING?
Many couples typically wait about six years before seeking help from a couples counselor.
Our Relationship Mapping Workshop is tailored to address this delay by helping you pinpoint challenges within your relationship. Relationship mapping is a therapeutic tool that visually represents a couple's history and current dynamics, offering a clear roadmap for areas requiring attention and potential growth.
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In relationship mapping, we integrate each partner’s past experiences, family background, and relationship strategies with their present interactions. This understanding allows us to see how both partners relate to each other and to identify growth opportunities as well as foreseeable challenges.
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Our team of therapists will guide you and your partner through a series of therapy sessions complemented by comprehensive assessments. This process involves evidence-based clinical assessments and interview techniques to accurately capture the current state of your relationship.
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During these sessions, we will help you recognize patterns and issues that may have raised concerns. Additionally, we aim to highlight aspects of your relationship that may need more focus. By the end of our sessions, you will not only receive a detailed relationship map but also insights into potential areas for growth and aspects that deserve more attention in your relationship.
HOW RELATIONSHIP MAPPING WORKS
ASSESSMENTS
COUPLES INTERVIEW
INDIVIDUAL
INTERVIEW
EXPERIENTIAL
SESSION
RELATIONSHIP
MAP
ASSESSMENTS
Before we meet, we will provide you with our assessment package which you fill in and return to us. This will be scored, interpreted and incorporated into the Relationship Map.
COUPLES INTERVIEW
In our first session, you will meet two of our trained therapists who will get to know you, and the concerns you have about your relationship.
INDIVIDUAL
INTERVIEW
A member of our team will meet with you each individually to understand more about your family of origin and your previous relationship history.
EXPERIENTIAL
SESSION
The experiential session is catered to a couples unique needs and will be designed to further explore dynamics or to provide specific skills you might find helpful
YOUR RELATIONSHIP MAP
We will provide you with a copy of the Relationship Map along with a breakdown of our understanding of your relationship patterns. We will also explain what it all means so you leave with insight and ideas.
Within the relationship map you will receive a comprehensive breakdown of our findings, resources to further your relationship education and answer any quetions
If you enjoy your experience with us, you're more than welcome to continue working with one of our trained therapists, and we can also send you recommendations for other clinicians and couples counselors in your area.
About Me
Oliver Drakeford, LMFT, CGP
As an authority in family systems therapy, I enjoy working with Couples, Families, and Adults. Prior to being in private practice, I was the Clinical Director of a residential treatment center specializing in Family Systems and parenting.
I am a recipient of the prestigious Donald Brown Scholarship for Group Psychotherapy, acknowledging my innovative work in this area.
My thought leadership extends to published articles in notable outlets like 'The Zoe Report' and 'Medium', sharing insights from my practice.​
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