Posted: April 4, 2023
Pulled and heavily adapted from the Multiamory Podcast , this is akin to a business meeting for relationships. Many aspects are very similar to Gottman interventions and are linked throughout. Instructions Remember, tools are only helpful if you use them! - Ground Rules for Healthy...
Posted: April 3, 2023
I was taught by a mentor with a doctorate in Positive Psychology one definition of love is that the person exists phenomenologically . When the person is absent, one can close their eyes and see them as if they were really there, hear their voice,...
Posted: April 1, 2023
It is important to let your partner know what your dreams are for yourself , or for the relationship , or for family relationships. Take this time to share your vision for yourself and for your relationships. Focus for the Speaker Discuss the hopes and...
Posted: April 1, 2023
Do you also not have a cleaning fairy ? The sample list below contains the kinds of routines couples and families establish to create effective family functioning. Each of you look through the list and choose two areas you’d like to integrate regularly into relationship...
Posted: April 1, 2023
Validation You communicate that you understand and accept without judgment your partner’s feeling s and that it makes sense to you given your partner’s perspective. The bottom line: Convey, “You have a right to have these feelings.” Validation has several steps: Accept and respect that...
Posted: April 1, 2023
This tool, based on the Aftermath of a Regrettable Incident tool, helps couples to process and celebrate what worked and creates the opportunity to discuss how to incorporate this type success into their relationship going forward. Also look at Active Constructive Responding . Instructions Feelings...