"A company blessed with the skill & art of guidance." - 31 year old Field Service Manager
"Teaming up with The Lighthouse has truly helped me get on the fast-track of gaining self knowledge. It has been a fascinating adventure that's paying off in ways that I had never considered!" - 34 year old Management Analyst
"I have been having difficulties with work for years! The Lighthouse has helped me to put the work situation into its proper perspective. I am far more effective, and with their coaching, I have been able to set boundaries in the workplace that needed to be set. I am learning to overcome my fear and ask for things that I need." - 48 year old Education Compensation Manager
"I have nothing but excellent reviews for the service provided by The Lighthouse for both my personal and business relationships. Highly recommended." - 45 year old Entrepreneur
"My marriage was on the rocks and I never believed in counseling. I went to see The Lighthouse as somewhat of a last ditch effort and because coaching seemed to offer a fresh new perspective. They've been excellent in terms of cutting through my facade and getting to the heart of the matter. I appreciate their objective and insightful opinions in regards to identifying my true feelings. We've made significant progress in keeping me true to myself and acting according to my wants." - 32 year old Oil Trader
"My husband and I have grown so much, and are on a strong, loving, positive path together. I'm grateful I met you. I was at wits end in my marriage; we both have grown, shared, opened up etc.....and feel connected." - 37 year old Massage Therapist
"Success in life and business takes more than the efforts of a single person. The Lighthouse has given me my own support staff to help achieve my goals." - 35 year old Marketing Director
"The Lighthouse has made such a profound and positive impact upon my life and my relationships. They have helped me to realize my full potential and purpose. I am truly a healthier and happier person than I was before incorporating coaching into my life. I barely recognize the person that I was just one short year ago, and I am forever grateful for the Lighthouse and it's services for guiding me gently yet successfully." - 31 year old Middle School Teacher
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Research has found traditional Marital Counseling to be ineffective in the treatmenthe of marital discord due to many factors such as the use of one therapist and the gender imbalances that it causes. It is very common for couples and individuals alike who seek our services to mention that they had disappointing experinces with marital counseling in the past.
At The Lighthouse, the approach and techniques we use differ so greatly from traditional marital counseling that we consider it to be a form of coaching. The Marital & Relationship coaching conducted at The Lighthouse, focuses on identifying and clarifying the current goals of the relationship with an emphasis on action, accountability and follow through. It involves creating a vision, developing proactive future goals, individual personal development, planning realistic strategies, and taking positive action steps.
Whether you seek our services as an individual or with your significant other, you can expect to have your own coach assisting you with your own relationship challenges and offering you the tools necessary to create happiness with the ones you love.
What Can I Expect From Working With a Marital & Relationship Coach?
Dynamic Communication Skills
Ability to Set, Maintain and Effectively Enforce Personal Boundaries
Sense of Empowerment and Informed Decision-making Ability
Increased Self-Responsibility and Self-Awareness
Accountability
Personal Development of Strengths and Skills
Clarity of Direction and Focus
Relationships Full of Synergy
YOU CAN EXPECT THIS APPROACH TO BE NOTHING LIKE TRADITIONAL MARRIAGE COUNSELING!
The Lighthouse approach with couples is very unique in that it is patterned after Ray and Jean Kadkhodaian's belief that relationships are only as strong as its parts. Likewise, the marital coaching is conducted personally by Ray & Jean Kadkhodaian in their Arlington Heights office, since they believe that it takes a married couple to help married couples. Their belief that a couple must acknowledge the "piece" that they bring to the relationship before strategizing a plan and taking action, has led them to develop a unique and powerful training model, The CS-Method (Couples Synergy Method).
The CS Method (Couples Synergy Method)
The CS-Method was designed to create the building blocks necessary for establishing Good Boundaries-Great Relationships, building blocks such as empowerment, assertiveness, self-responsibility, self-awareness, personal development and intention. This Method increases an individual's awareness of their own wants, needs and desires, and then instructs them in ways to ensure their needs are met as well as how to safely and respectfully communicate with their partner. 3 Phase Approach
With couples the CS-Method is applied in 3 Phases. Each phase is designed to strengthen each individual within the relationship as well as the relationship as a whole. Thus, the following format applies to marital coaching clients:
Phase 1 - Involves separate work for each individual in the relationship. Typically Ray coaches the husband, while Jean coaches his wife separately. This allows each person to have their own supportive coach in place. The goal is always to respect the individual as well as the marriage. As individuals they learn what behavior styles and expectations they brought into the relationship. They also learn where their power is to take responsibility and create change.
Phase 2 - Involves joint sessions together (each individual and each coach) to identify and create goals for the relationship and a common vision.
Phase 3 - Involves applying the CS-Method to the marriage as a whole creating the action steps needed and setting up accountability to ensure success.