This chapter explores the complexities of making genuine apologies while emphasizing the significance of setting boundaries in relationships. Through personal anecdotes and role-playing exercises, the speakers highlight the importance of understanding differing perspectives to enhance emotional connections. They delve into the challenges of navigating feelings of abandonment and acceptance within family dynamics, shedding light on the healing power of open communication.
Dr. Harriet Lerner’s work has transformed my work and my life. She’s a renowned psychologist and bestselling author who has been studying apologies — and why some people won’t give them — for more than two decades. In Part 2 of our two-part series, we share from a course together on her groundbreaking book Why Won’t You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts. We dig into the “mischief of defensiveness,” the power of listening, and the secret life of the non-apologizer. We also take on one helluva role play where you get to hear me get schooled and learn a lot and get schooled again.
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