Communication Skills
Skilled thoughtful communication is the foundation for satisfying relationships. We teach effective, assertive communication skills along with conflict resolution and negotiation to individuals, couples and families.
THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYPSE
Dr. John Gottman, a pioneer researcher for the past thirty years in relationship success or failure has identified the four variables that signal relationship distress that lead to a higher probability of termination or divorce. He calls them the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. They are most likely to cause hyper-arousal in disagreements between couples signaling a need for a Time Out.
Criticism
Use a gentle start up.
Stonewalling
Do physiological self-soothing.
Defensiveness
Take responsibility.
Contemptuousness
Build a culture of appreciation.
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