EmPowered Couples with The Freemans What is Co-Regulation and How to Do It Effectively (So You Don’t Dysregulate Each Other): Episode 399
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Jun 10, 2025 Discover how your emotions intertwine with your partner's, influencing each other's stress levels significantly. Learn the essence of co-regulation—staying grounded together during turbulent times. Dive into practical strategies for managing emotions and improving communication. Explore the importance of non-verbal cues and proactive planning to navigate challenges. Uncover how to create a safe emotional environment and deepen your connection, turning potential conflict into understanding.
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Couples' Emotions Influence Each Other
- Emotional states in a marriage affect each other rapidly and subconsciously through nervous system influence.
- Recognizing dysregulation quickly is key to avoiding escalating conflicts and missing co-regulation opportunities.
Defining Emotional and Co-Regulation
- Emotional regulation involves recognizing and interrupting reactive patterns to avoid spiraling.
- Co-regulation is two adults helping each other return to calm states, requiring one to be self-regulated first.
Jocelyn's Stress and Support Experience
- Jocelyn shared being stressed and depleted affected her ability to co-regulate with their daughter.
- Erin listened without fixing or judging, helping Jocelyn relax and start regulating.