Dr. Sarah Schewitz: How Your Childhood Wounds Are Affecting Your Relationships
Mayim Bialik's Breakdown
*Criticism, Defensiveness, Stonewalling and Contempt: Negative Habits in Relationships *
Criticism, defensiveness, stonewalling, and contempt are the four harmful behaviors in a couple's therapy session./nTherapists should set boundaries and provide structure to prevent these behaviors from persisting./nCriticism should be avoided by focusing on specific behaviors rather than making blanket statements about a partner's personality./nDefensiveness can be addressed by taking responsibility for one's actions./nStonewalling, or shutting down without any indication of listening, is detrimental to effective communication./nContempt, the most damaging behavior, involves name-calling and superiority towards a partner./nContemptuous statements can be expressed through sarcasm, eye rolls, or sneers./nBecoming aware of unconscious displays of displeasure, like eye rolling, is important for maintaining healthy communication in a relationship.
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