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Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part Four

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Translating Internal Conflicts as an Emotional Bridge Before sharing the final part of this transcript from a session on shifting relationship impasses, I want to answer the

Conflict Avoidance: Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part 3

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Helping partners develop clearer separation between self and other This is the third part of a series in which I have shared sections of a session on

Conflict Avoidance: Shifting Relationship Impasses, Part 1

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About a year ago, I wrote a series of newsletters dissecting one session with a particular couple. It seemed to motivate readers to exchange ideas on the

Overcoming Passivity and Passive-Aggressive Behavior

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In the Early Stages of Therapy Couples therapy has numerous challenges in the early sessions depending on the type of presenting problem. Our next few newsletters will

Challenging Communication with your Conflict Avoidant Couples

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About two weeks ago late on a Monday afternoon, I sat in my office listening to a couple describe twenty years of conflict avoidance and intimacy avoidance.

Conflict avoidance comes in many forms.

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Conflict avoidance comes in many forms. Do you recognize these? Some couples avoid so many issues that you feel enormous tension just sitting in the room with

Learning to Work With Conflict-Avoidant Couples

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This month we will explore some of the dynamics and relevant issues with the conflict-avoidant couple. These couples look deceptively easy when they first present for therapy.