Helpful Resources for Couples
Websites:
The RCA website includes a link to finding meetings, and literature for purchase such as the RCA Handbook (which contains many of the tools referenced like the Safety Guidelines, Taking a Moratorium, and more) and the new (2026) daily reflections reader, Take My Hand: Daily Inspiration for Recovering Couples.
Imago Couples Therapy uses a mirroring dialogue as its foundational practice, to help couples connect through deep listening and empathizing, and prioritizing connection while embracing differences.
Gottman Couples Therapy was referred to by Chris and Jennifer in Season 2 Episode 4 and includes such practices as “turning toward” one another and making “bids for connection”.
Documents:
RCA Characteristics of Functional/Dysfunctional Couples
Example Safe Communication Agreement
Mirroring Dialogue Guide (handout from RCA 2021 Convention workshop)
H.O.N.E.S.T. Check In Format (from Joanna and Matthew, Season 2 Episode 5
Contact information for Chris and Jennifer of Season 2 Episode 4: