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 dreams 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 Share…
Posted: April 1, 2023
This exercise can help us work towards understanding and validating our partner’s perspective and feelings. Use Co-Summarizing skills. Questions to Ask the Speaker About the Ideal Solution to This Problem Tell me your ideal solution to this problem (do not worry about being realistic—remember, no…
Posted: April 1, 2023
Like the Art of Compromise, this exercise is meant to explore compromise from the lenses of what one can be flexible on, what is inflexible, and what is needed for health in creating compromise for a relationships challenge. Instructions Each person writes their own 3…
Posted: April 1, 2023
Also known as a compliment sandwich, we present a conversation and bid with a partner with a Compliment, Problem, and Request (CPR). Instructions Compliment Reflect on and share what is working. “The thing(s) I believe are going well…” Share what it means to you and…
Posted: April 1, 2023
In this exercise we will look at the difference of codependency and interdependency. Of note, codependency is lesser used in therapy circle these days, replaced with Self Love Deficiency Disorder. Codependency involves dynamics of control, manipulation, enabling, loss of self, and poor boundaries. Interdependency involves…