Evidence-Based: A New Harbinger Psychology Podcast Couple Skills with Betsy Chung, PsyD
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Dec 17, 2024 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.
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.
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.
