Reconnect & Rise™ for Couples
Trauma-Informed Relationship Healing for Partners Who Want to Rebuild, Repair & Rise Together
Unique Connections Counseling & Consulting – Phoenix, AZ + Telehealth Across Arizona
Relationships Are Living Systems
They breathe, shift, evolve — and sometimes get tangled in fears, past wounds, and misunderstandings. When emotional injuries or communication challenges go unaddressed, couples can end up feeling:
disconnected
unheard
misunderstood
stuck in arguments that repeat
fearful of saying the “wrong thing”
more like roommates than partners
None of this means your relationship is broken.
It means your nervous systems are overwhelmed, not that you don’t love each other.
Couples counseling offers a safe, grounding space where both partners can slow down, understand one another, and rebuild a relationship based on emotional safety, trust, and genuine connection.
Whether you’re navigating conflict, healing after trauma, recovering from narcissistic abuse, or simply wanting to communicate better — this is the place to rebuild together.
Contact us.
Why Couples Struggle — And Why It’s Not Your Fault
When one or both partners carry unhealed trauma, emotional triggers, or past wounds, relationships often experience:
shutting down during conflict
emotional distance or numbness
defensiveness or reactivity
misreading tone or intention
feeling criticized or dismissed
“walking on eggshells”
difficulty expressing needs
fear of abandonment or rejection
repeating the same argument again and again
These are trauma responses, not character flaws.
And they can be healed.
Introducing the Reconnect & Rise™ Couples Model
A trauma-informed relationship healing model designed specifically for partnerships impacted by:
✔ trauma
✔ attachment wounds
✔ childhood emotional neglect
✔ narcissistic abuse (past partner or family system)
✔ communication breakdowns
✔ betrayal or relational ruptures
✔ emotional disconnect
✔ conflict cycles that won’t stop
Reconnect & Rise™ for Couples blends:
Gottman Method
EMDR (individual + dyadic when appropriate)
IFS (Internal Family Systems)
Attachment repair
Somatic & nervous-system regulation
Trauma-informed relational skill-building
This model supports both partners, both individually and as a unit.
The 5 Pillars of Reconnect & Rise™ for Couples
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Before healing can begin, both partners must feel emotionally safe.
In this phase, couples learn how to:de-escalate conflict
prevent overwhelm
validate one another’s experience
soothe each other’s nervous systems
shift from defensiveness to openness
When safety returns, communication transforms.
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This pillar helps couples understand what is actually happening beneath the arguments.
Partners explore:
attachment needs
emotional injuries
unmet needs
triggers
deeper meanings beneath conflict
the cycle they repeatedly get stuck in
This is where Gottman tools and trauma-informed insight work together.
Truth heals confusion.
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Partners learn to show up as grounded, regulated individuals.
Here, couples practice:
setting healthy boundaries
managing reactivity
values-based behavior
emotional responsibility
understanding their triggers + childhood echoes
Healing the “self” heals the relationship.
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This pillar deepens emotional intimacy and connection.
Couples learn how to:
communicate needs clearly
listen without defensiveness
repair after conflict
rebuild trust
practice emotional attunement
restore closeness and vulnerability
Connection becomes safe when both partners feel seen, heard, and understood.
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The final pillar focuses on long-term repair, resilience, and partnership growth.
Partners create:
healthy relational habits
rituals of connection
a shared vision and meaning
trauma-informed communication practices
emotionally safe intimacy
a plan for continued relational strengthening
You rise together — not alone.
Specialized Support for Trauma & Narcissistic Abuse Survivors
Couples where one or both partners have survived narcissistic abuse, childhood emotional neglect, or relational trauma often face unique challenges:
fear of conflict
difficulty trusting
people-pleasing
emotional withdrawal
bonding over shared wounds
confusion between intensity and safety
heightened sensitivity to rejection
In therapy, we focus on:
rebuilding secure connection
strengthening boundaries
healing triggers that show up in the relationship
rewiring the nervous system for safety
preventing past trauma from recreating itself
helping both partners feel emotionally supported
Your past does not have to define your relationship.
For Couples Healing After Betrayal or Relationship Ruptures
If your relationship has been affected by:
infidelity
secrecy
emotional withdrawal
broken trust
years of distance
lonely, disconnected partnership
…healing is possible.
We help you:
understand the root of the rupture
repair emotional injuries
rebuild trust with evidence-based tools
reconnect emotionally and physically
create a new foundation — not return to the old one
Many couples grow stronger through the repair process when guided safely.
What Sessions Look Like
Sessions are structured, balanced, and grounded. You can expect:
guided communication tools
space for each partner to feel truly heard
nervous-system regulation practices
trauma-informed Gottman interventions
EMDR or IFS when individual wounds affect the relationship
a non-blaming environment
clarity, not confusion
action steps to grow between sessions
This is a space for clarity, healing, connection, and rebuilding.
When to Seek Couples Counseling
Couples therapy is helpful when you want to:
reduce arguments
communicate without escalation
repair past emotional wounds
strengthen trust
deepen intimacy
prevent future conflict
understand each other’s emotional needs
create healthier patterns
rebuild closeness
You don’t have to wait until the relationship is breaking.
Couples counseling is most effective before things hit a crisis point.
A Stronger, More Connected Relationship Starts Here
Your relationship deserves a space where healing, understanding, and emotional safety can grow. With the right support, couples can:
rebuild trust
strengthen connection
deepen emotional intimacy
repair past hurts
create a partnership rooted in safety and love