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Self Care: Defensiveness

Ellie Lisitsa

Defensiveness might seem like the cuddliest of the horsemen. It doesn’t attack... it didn’t mean it that way... and it certainly didn’t do anything wrong.

What Healthy Couples Know About Handling Conflict

Ellie Lisitsa

Learn how to implicitly communicate with your partner

Self-Care vs. Criticism

Ellie Lisitsa

Part of taking care of yourself and your partner is learning how to avoid the use of criticism.

Support Each Other’s Dreams

Ellie Lisitsa

Do you keep your partner's life dreams in mind?

C is for Contempt & Criticism

Zach Brittle, LMHC

"Hold your horses" and learn why contempt and criticism won't get you what you want.

Homework Assignment: Connect With Your Friends

Ellie Lisitsa

These are Gottman-approved activities to bond with your friends

Ways To Turn Towards Your Friends

Ellie Lisitsa

What makes you a great partner can also make you a good friend

Dr. Gottman’s Guide to Recognizing Bids

Ellie Lisitsa

Bids come in all shapes and sizes. How can you be sure?

Homework Assignment: Improve Your Relationship By Focusing on You

Ellie Lisitsa

Can meeting your needs help you be a better friend and lover?

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