Physical Language a Touchpoint in Marriage Counseling
Communication in all of its forms are vital to the success or failure of a marriage. Because communication is a foundation in a relationship, marriage counselors spend a lot of time learning about, understanding and training for communication types and subtypes.
Most people immediately think of verbal speech when the subject of communication is brought up. We have written about the importance of talking, the usefulness and the potential damaging effects of silence and the release and hurt that can come from arguing. Physical language, however, also plays a large role in relationships. Also called Body Language, it is a touch point for couples and the marriage counselors who treat them.
A professionally trained marriage counselor will look at all aspect of a couples interaction and this includes their body language. Body language is so important that many counselors will focus on touch as a tool to aid in communication and the building of trust and intimacy.
The American culture has some very firm rituals dealing with touch and, in fact, most people apologize if they touch someone else by accident. The idea of personal space in American Culture has become ingrained and is starting to seep into even intimate relationships.
Touch is an often underused and under appreciated dynamic between two people. It has the power to speak volumes, to heal hurt feelings and to just make us feel good. In this day and age, we often forget that we actually need touch. It’s imperative for our mental and physical being.
Marriage counselors will include verbal and physical language in their treatment of communication issues.
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