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Relationship Success or Distress: What Makes the Difference?
Relationship Success or Distress: What Makes the Difference?
Relationship Success or Distress: What Makes the Difference?
Wednesday 16th February 2022
Discover how to improve your relationship with expert advice from Dr. Anna McCarthy on 'Let's Talk: Mind, Body, Spirit'.
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Recovery from Trauma
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Healing from Sexual Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Cracking the Code to Relationship Bliss with Dr. Anna McCarthy
Being able to engage in empathetic joining is so vital to dealing with relationship distress. And if we can really just be effective as speakers saying I as opposed to you, and if we can be really effective as listeners, like showing with our ears, our eyes, our body language, that we truly are listening and that we truly can reflect back what we heard that other person say, the end result is that we both feel that we've received empathy and respect and caring, and that we're understood when we're in that place.
Ever wondered why some relationships thrive while others fall apart? In this engaging episode of 'Let's Talk: Mind, Body, Spirit', Dr. Anna McCarthy from Sierra Tucson dives into the secrets of relationship success and the pitfalls of distress. With around 50% of marriages in the U.S. ending in divorce, understanding what makes a relationship work is more important than ever. Dr. McCarthy sheds light on how Integrative Behavioral Couples Therapy (IBCT) can be a game-changer for couples struggling to connect.
She doesn't just stop at therapy techniques; Dr. McCarthy also tackles common relationship stressors like personality clashes and financial woes. And let's not forget the elephant in the room—the pandemic. How has COVID-19 impacted our relationships? Dr. McCarthy offers insights and practical advice on navigating these unprecedented times together. One of the standout moments in the episode is when Dr. McCarthy discusses the power of communication.
She emphasizes the importance of 'I' statements over 'you' statements and highlights the need for empathetic joining and active listening. These tools can help couples find common ground and avoid misunderstandings that lead to distress. Whether you're looking to strengthen your current relationship or understand what went wrong in a past one, this episode offers invaluable advice. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that could make all the difference in your love life.