In Couples therapy, the exploration is similar to individual therapy in that you will explore you and the self, which entails your individual thought processes, emotions, physical issues as well as spiritual foundation.  You will also explore your individual family system and patterns learned in your individual family unit. This will help to bring insight and understanding of your part or role in the challenges you and your partner are encountering. You will both identify, take ownership and responsibility of your individual role in the tension and/or challenges of the relationship. And explore where your individual healing needs to take place in order to live in and create more balance and harmony in the relationship.