A Psychobiological Approach to Couples therapy (PACT)
" A Secure functioning relationship is based on the principles of sensitivity, fairness, justice, collaboration, and true mutuality." Stan Tatkin- Creator of PACT.
I am a PACT level 1 certified couples therapist. PACT is a modality that is rooted in neuroscience, the study of the human brain. The second is attachment theory, which explains the biological need to bond with others. And the third area is the biology of human arousal—meaning the moment-to-moment ability to manage one’s energy, alertness, and readiness to engage. PACT is a useful and effective modality for All couples whether you are heterosexual, mixed race, or LGBTQIA. The reason why this modality is so powerful in helping couples to form a secure functioning relationship is due to the way in which the principles and tools are laid out in the sessions. My work as a PACT therapist is experiential and strategic. From the lens of attachment I look at how we are programed to connect in childhood, and I help the couple better understand how to connect and relate with their partner. What sets PACT apart from other models of couples therapy is its emphasis on what we call secure functioning. The PACT therapist’s primary goal is to move couples toward secure functioning—that is, toward a relationship characterized by true mutuality, collaboration, and equal power; one that is fair, just, and sensitive to the needs of each partner. In short, partners must care for each other while caring for the self.
I am a PACT level 1 certified couples therapist. PACT is a modality that is rooted in neuroscience, the study of the human brain. The second is attachment theory, which explains the biological need to bond with others. And the third area is the biology of human arousal—meaning the moment-to-moment ability to manage one’s energy, alertness, and readiness to engage. PACT is a useful and effective modality for All couples whether you are heterosexual, mixed race, or LGBTQIA. The reason why this modality is so powerful in helping couples to form a secure functioning relationship is due to the way in which the principles and tools are laid out in the sessions. My work as a PACT therapist is experiential and strategic. From the lens of attachment I look at how we are programed to connect in childhood, and I help the couple better understand how to connect and relate with their partner. What sets PACT apart from other models of couples therapy is its emphasis on what we call secure functioning. The PACT therapist’s primary goal is to move couples toward secure functioning—that is, toward a relationship characterized by true mutuality, collaboration, and equal power; one that is fair, just, and sensitive to the needs of each partner. In short, partners must care for each other while caring for the self.
