All healthy relationships include doses of conflict. The trick to maintaining a strong relationship isn't to avoid conflict but to manage a conflict discussion in constructive ways, resolve your relationship issues with the help of the"Gottman 4 horsemen," and bring you and your partner together rather than pull you apart. Key takeaways: the … [Read more...] about How the “Gottman 4 Horsemen” Could Save Your Relationship from Divorce
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Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace [Audio]
I was recently interviewed by Ken Burgin of Profitable Hospitality for his podcast on all issues related to the hospitality industry. Ken wanted to find out about effective ways of dealing with conflict in the workplace. The hospitality industry is one workplace where people work closely together for long periods of time and under stressful … [Read more...] about Conflict Resolution: Dealing with Conflict in the Workplace [Audio]
Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love
Mindfulness is a state of active, open attention on the present. It also involves acceptance, meaning that we pay attention to our thoughts and feelings without judging them. When we practice mindfulness, our thoughts tune into what we’re sensing in the present moment rather than rehashing the past or imagining the future How do you use … [Read more...] about Mindfulness for Couples: How to Cultivate Compassion, Insight and Empathy for Those You Love
Couple Conflict: How to Resolve Recurring Arguments and Create Win-Win Outcomes
This is one of my favourite relationship quotes. If you can't see the image above, it says, "You Can be RIGHT or you can be in RELATIONSHIP". I'm not sure who said it or where it comes from, but I like it because it really captures the dilemma that many couples find themselves in. And this doesn't just apply to couple communication. It's also … [Read more...] about Couple Conflict: How to Resolve Recurring Arguments and Create Win-Win Outcomes
Couple Communication: The Value of a Gottman Soft Start-up
Some of my most popular posts are on communication. Why is that? I think it's because we know that communication is one of those things that all of us can seek to improve. Communication is also something that, when changed, can have immediate and positive benefits on your relationship. The Gottmans are famous for their world-renowned research … [Read more...] about Couple Communication: The Value of a Gottman Soft Start-up