Deep Listening on a Japanese Subway
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An account by the first American Aikido Master trained in Japan, Terry Dobson The train clanked and rattled through the suburbs of Tokyo on a
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Do you think you listen to your spouse? Think again.
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I recently made a shocking discovery. About couples, of course. After 30 years of working with couples of every economic and social class, from CEO’s
In Sickness and in Health
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How Illness Transforms Relationships Thirteen years ago this month, my husband and I got married in our backyard garden with our five children and a
Vacation Time
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Many of us look forward to taking a break with a loved one. It can be a wonderful way to renew ourselves and our relationship,
An Unexpected Opening for Confronting Hypocrisy
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“Compassion is a lifetime business. You can’t say something like, ‘I will have compassion on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays only. But for the rest, I
Felony Lies
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At the end of last month’s post, I asked you to think about a couple’s unfolding history and share how you would structure treatment after
Couples Resources
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This page, organized by the type of program, summarizes the various couples resources that are offered by The Couples Institute. These are in addition to
Here is Your Additional Information on Collaborative Conversations
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The Role of Differentiation in Collaborative Conversations Using the Initiator-Inquirer™ Exercise is a Powerful Way to Promote Differentiation. The first section below describes the exercise
Does Summer Vacation Planning Raise Problems for You?
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Summer vacations can involve family visits, which often present a challenge for many couples. This time of year when some couples do their summer vacation
How to Identify Failed Empathy in the Narcissistic Personality
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and Utilize Specific Tools for Increasing Differentiation Last month we talked about one defensive pattern of a narcissistic partner. This month we will address the
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