Navigating Conflict Through Empathy and Communication

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Episode 2594:

Kyle Benson offers a compassionate roadmap for encouraging a hesitant partner to try couples therapy, emphasizing empathy, timing, and emotional safety. His five-step approach helps shift the conversation from blame to mutual understanding, creating a foundation for connection and healing through professional support.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.gottman.com/blog/5-steps-to-inspire-your-partner-to-join-you-in-attending-couples-therapy/

Quotes to ponder:

"Don’t try to inspire your partner when you are emotionally charged."

"When we ask our partner to go to therapy, we’re asking them to face pain and uncertainty."

"Use empathy to validate your partner’s fears or concerns."

Episode references:

Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): https://iceeft.com/what-is-eft/

The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Principles-Making-Marriage-Work/dp/0609805797

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