You can not change how your partner reacts to a situation. However, the way you react to them can help avoid defensiveness and stone walling, from Dr. Gottman's "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". This is done through healhty communication.

Coping, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, Stress, TherapyAmanda Ramsdell, MFTiApril 11, 2015adults, balance, connections, coping skills, deep breathing, emotions, empathy, frustrated

Healthy Communication Styles, Part 1

Healthy communication is not about agreeing on every, it's about putting the pieces back together. Criticism and contempt, from Dr. Gottman's "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse", can be removed by focusing on better ways to talk about problems.

Coping, Emotions, Relationships, Stress, TherapyAmanda Ramsdell, MFTiApril 4, 2015adults, assertive, attention, balance, behaviors, connections, emotions, empathy, frustrated

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Part 2

Continuing from part 1 of "The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse", the last two toxic styles are defensiveness and stonewalling. It is important to become aware of these four styles and how they can have a negative affect on your relationship.

Behaviors, Coping, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, Stress, TherapyAmanda Ramsdell, MFTiMarch 14, 2015adults, attention, balance, connections, coping skills, relationships

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Part 1

A healthy relationship requires a lot of attention and work. Dr. Gottman created the idea of the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse". Criticism and contempt are two of the four toxic styles that can affect a relationship.

Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, StressAmanda Ramsdell, MFTiMarch 5, 2015adults, balance, connections, emotions, empathy, happiness, healthy, love, relationships

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