Couples Counseling For Parents
"We Just Don't Feel Connected Anymore"-How Couples Can Get Reconnected in the Midst of Parenting
Apr 5, 2024
Stephen Mitchell, PhD and Erin Mitchell, MACP discuss how daily parenting moments can lead to disconnection in relationships. They highlight the importance of small gestures, clear communication, and intentional couple time to maintain connection amidst parenting challenges. Strategies for navigating sensitivity, work stress, and enhancing relationship connection are also explored.
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- Daily actions can lead to disconnection in relationships, but small acts of warmth and interest can maintain connection.
- Mindfulness, clear communication, and intentional gestures are key to overcoming disconnection and fostering closeness in relationships.
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Recognizing Disconnection in a Relationship
In the podcast episode, the hosts discuss the common experience of feeling disconnected in a relationship, particularly for parents. Through a case example of Todd and Ahmad, who feel a sense of distance despite a strong foundation, the podcast highlights how everyday actions can lead to disconnection without any specific identifiable cause. The hosts emphasize that this feeling of disconnection is prevalent among many couples, and it's not necessarily intentional but a result of daily life and parenting challenges.
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