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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…

Choose to discuss with your partner just one of the following about how your family of origin dealt with emotions, relationships, values, roles, and beliefs. Select one of the emotions, beliefs, values, roles, or relationships below. We encourage you to continue to use this tool…

Adapted heavily from a resource made by redditor poly_jane, here are some broad categories of discussions to consider when designing an intentional relationship rather then relying on the Relationship Escalator and much like the Relationship Anarchist Smorgasbord. Instructions For each piece consider what you want…

Do you also not have a cleaning fairy? This exercise is designed to help partners negotiate their ideas about roles in the relationship. There is no right or wrong solution. The important thing is the perception of fairness. The issue is respect and being a…

The Relapse Questionnaire can help couples assess and prevent relapse and understand how to seek additional intervention if relapse occurs. Instructions Let’s check to see if you feel that any gains you made in treatment have relapsed or are in the process of relapsing. Please…

Hope is the sum of mental willpower and waypower that you have for your goals. Instructions The goals are your journey Avoid attention robbers, distractions Write goals down Willpower is the fuel Reframe problems as challenges Savor previous successful goal pursuits Keep your body healthy…