My Relationship Needs Pyramid Worksheet

Healthy communication is an integral part of strengthening relationships. People who are struggling in a relationship often have a hard time expressing their needs openly and effectively. This can cause tension between partners, leading to a rift in the relationship.

Exploring relationship needs requires time and planning. Some needs will be addressed daily and some needs will be prioritized for boosting connection between partners. A couple should work together when exploring and building the best methods to meet relationship needs healthily and effectively.

About This Worksheet

Exploring relationship needs can be a fun and insightful exercise for couples. Properly organizing needs can help couples establish a plan for boosting attention to each partner’s needs.

The My Relationship Needs Pyramid worksheet helps couples identify and communicate their needs healthily and constructively. It teaches them ways to work together and meet each other’s needs. Therapists who work with couples can use this worksheet to help them learn how to prioritize relationship needs.

Instructions

This worksheet is intended to be used in couples counseling sessions. The couple works together to complete the exercise on this worksheet.

Begin by introducing the worksheet and reviewing the introduction with the couple. Explain the instructions and allow the couple time to explore their needs and complete the pyramid, offering guidance as needed.

The couple will fill in the pyramid starting from the bottom and working their way up. On the bottom level, the couple will discuss day-to-day needs, or what is needed to boost consistency for a healthy relationship. In the middle, they record their needs for healthy communication. At the top, the couple lists what is needed for building healthy conflict resolution and intimacy practices to strengthen the relationship.

When the couple is finished, review their pyramid with them and brainstorm the best methods for boosting attention to relationship needs. You may consider discussing healthy communication skills that can be learned in therapy or asking the couple how they envision utilizing this worksheet in between sessions. Provide the couple with a copy of the worksheet and encourage them to reference their pyramid when addressing relationship needs.

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