Jan 21, 2020
All too often we get stuck in disconnect patterns when painful emotions arise in relationship. Most of the time, we don't even know we are hurting because we are only aware of our reactions...anger, frustration, criticism etc. When we lead with our reactions, our partner doesn't see our pain, and does not know how to help.
(Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear explanations, stories and examples.)
In this episode, Dr. Jessica Higgins discusses:
"Emotion is actually nature's exquisitely efficient information-processing and signaling system..." by Dr. Susan Johnson
Mentioned:
Shifting Criticism into Connected Communication - Free Guide
Podcast:
Book: Love Sense: The Revolutionary New Science of Romantic Relationships, by Dr. Susan Johnson
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