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Ep 72: From the Therapy Room: From Rupture to Repair.
Description
Conflict is a natural part of every relationship—but staying stuck in the same patterns doesn't have to be.
In this short From the Therapy Room episode, I share a simple process I often use with people to help move through conflict toward connection. Drawing from over 30 years as a psychotherapist, we'll explore how increasing self-awareness, naming what you're feeling, and identifying what you need can interrupt old patterns and create space for meaningful repair.
In this episode, we explore:
- Why relationship conflict can become a repetitive "dance"
- The importance of noticing your own emotional reactions
- How putting words to your feelings helps regulate the brain and body
- Expressing feelings and needs with clarity and compassion
- Why your partner can't read your mind...
- How small moments of repair can strengthen connection over time
An invitation:
This week, notice one moment when you feel yourself reacting. Pause. Take a breath. Ask yourself:
- What am I feeling?
- What do I need?
You might be surprised by what you discover.
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