Betsy Chung, PsyD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of The Couple Skills Workbook, shares her insights on enhancing romantic relationships. She delves into how childhood experiences shape adult relationships and the importance of emotional security. Chung emphasizes the role of empathy and emotional attunement in fostering intimacy and effective communication. She also discusses navigating relationships through health challenges and offers practical skills for cultivating connection and trust, helping couples enrich their bonds.
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Emotional Security
Emotional security surpasses momentary safety, providing a sense of capability to handle future challenges.
It stems from self-reliance and the presence of supportive relationships, especially given our social nature.
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Childhood's Impact on Relationships
Childhood experiences shape our relationship blueprints, influencing expectations and tolerance for treatment.
While not deterministic, early relationships often set a 'normal' that we gravitate towards in adulthood.
question_answer ANECDOTE
Generational Patterns
Cassie Stossel recounts discussing core childhood wounds in her romance book club after reading Chung's book.
She shares a personal reflection on breaking generational patterns, highlighting the importance of awareness in relationships.
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An Integrative Program to Understand and Manage Your BPD
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This workbook offers a detailed and compassionate guide for individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). It integrates various evidence-based therapies including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and interpersonal therapy. The book helps readers understand the origins of BPD, identify emotional triggers, and develop personal motivators for positive change. It includes user-friendly worksheets and exercises to facilitate self-reflection and the adoption of new, positive habits, aiming to help individuals take control of their condition and move towards lasting wellness.
The Couple Skills Workbook
The Couple Skills Workbook
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Betsy Chung
The Couple Skills Workbook by Betsy Chung, PsyD, offers practical tools and exercises to improve communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intimacy in romantic relationships. It emphasizes self-awareness and understanding of one's partner's needs. The book draws on evidence-based couples therapy techniques. It guides couples through exercises to identify and address relationship challenges. The workbook aims to build a secure and loving relationship foundation.
Betsy Chung, PsyD, author of The Couple Skills Workbook, joins us to talk about skills to help your romantic relationship thrive. Chung is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in California. She was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, to a culturally Chinese family. Currently, she is a relationship expert who splits her time between helping people strengthen their relationships in private practice, sharing her knowledge as a contributor to popular online media outlets, and serving as clinical director of Flow Wellness Hub—a holistic mental wellness practice in Huntington Beach, CA.
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