Couples Gratitude Journal Worksheet
GinaMarie Guarino, LMHC
Worksheet updated on December 7th, 2023
Participating in couples counseling is challenging, but can also be very beneficial when utilized properly. Couples often struggle with relationship challenges that can affect the way they relate to each other and show appreciation for each other. This leads to strain in the relatrionship.
Couples work is not only about learning how to communicate and resolve conflict. It is also about building a stronger bond between partners. Gratitude exercises can help with strengthening the bond in a relationship.
About This Worksheet
This is the Couples Gratitude Journal worksheet. This worksheet is a helpful tool when working with couples who are building habits of expressing appreaciation for each other.
The Couples Gratitude Journal worksheet offers an exercise for couples for reflecting on what they are grateful for in their growing relationship with their partner. It offers journaling prompts to each clients how to express appreciation for their partner’s dedication to the relationship.
Adults who are participating in couples counseling can benefit from using this worksheet.
Instructions
To begin, provide each partner with a copy of the worksheet and review the introduction and directions with the couple. Allow the couple time to choose one reflection question and write a journal entry in the space provided.
When the couple has completed their journal entry, allow each partner to share their entry either by reading it out loud or expressing on how the entry made them feel. Have a conversation with the couple about how making a couples gratitude journal a healthy habit can help improve the bond between each other.
Provide each partner with a copy of their journal and encourage the couple to complete the other journal entries as a homework assignment for upcoming sessions.
