Marriage Coaching

Physicians and their spouse, or partner, may experience the same issues that any couple experiences, such as communication problems or sexual dysfunction. In addition, they must cope with the stress imposed by the modern practice of medicine. When physicians and their partners are not getting along, everyone suffers and the result can be devastating.

It is sometimes assumed that physician's long work hours cause marital problems but the truth is that their excessive work is often caused by their desire to escape troubles at home.

Marital difficulties often increase career dissatisfaction and burnout which in turn can lead to depression, anxiety and excessive use of alcohol or other drugs.

Dr. Hudson has extensive experience in marital counseling and marriage therapy. Today he offers the benefits of marriage coaching, exclusively for physicians.

In addition to his medical degrees and masters in mental health counseling, he is authorized as a Gottman Seven Principles Program Leader and has completed Level I Training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy.

Our aim in coaching for a couple is to help both of you:

• Understand the value of a stable home life for physicians
• Recognize the myth that physician’s long work hours cause marital
• Understand how the personality of physicians and medical training contribute to marital conflict
• See why a happy marriage is not conflict free
• Understand the causes of marital conflict
• Recognize the signs of strain in a relationship
• Know the difference between a complaint and a criticism
• Learn how to begin a conversation using a soft start up
• Set boundaries and communicate needs
• Know the difference between a boundary and an expectation
• Know the tools needed to build a deeper relationship
• Increase the role of emotional intelligence and empathy in relationships
• Improve communication skills and express a feeling or position using an I-message
… and much more