Leveraging Couples Counselling for Better Mental Health Outcomes

Relationships: The Key to Unlocking Better Mental Health Outcomes When we think about managing anxiety and depression, our minds often jump to medication as the solution. But what if a stronger approach lies in healing our relationships? A recent training led by Steve Dromgool, Clinical Director, made a compelling case for prioritizing couples therapy as a pathway to improved mental health outcomes. The training shed light on the importance of understanding anxiety and depression through developmental and psychophysiological lenses. We discovered how our vagal tone plays a crucial role in regulating our autonomic nervous systems. But perhaps the most eye-opening aspect was the undeniable link between relationship quality and mental health, backed by studies revealing powerful correlations between marital quality and anxiety levels. The conversation underscored the significance of attachment styles, co-regulation in partnerships, and the wise self's role in integrating our emotional and