Expanding your Window of Tolerance through therapy: By building awareness and emotional regulation skills, therapy helps you gradually increase your capacity to cope with stress. Through mindfulness, grounding techniques, and safe emotional explorati
Stonewalling, the fourth horseman in John Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, occurs when one partner withdraws from interaction, shutting down emotionally and refusing to engage. This behavior often stems from feeling overwhelmed but ca
Defensiveness, one of the Four Horsemen identified by Dr. John Gottman, is a way of self-protection in the form of righteous indignation or innocent victimhood. It often arises in conflict when someone feels accused and responds by shifting blame or
According to Gottman, contempt is the most destructive of the Four Horsemen and a strong predictor of relationship failure. It involves speaking down to your partner with sarcasm, mockery, name-calling, eye-rolling, or hostile humor—communicati
Criticism, according to Gottman, involves attacking a partner’s character or personality rather than addressing a specific behavior. It often starts with phrases like “you always” or “you never,” and can make the other p
The Gottman Four Horsemen are negative communication patterns that predict relationship breakdown: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. Criticism attacks a partner’s character, while contempt shows disrespect through sarcasm or
A weekly couple check-in is a dedicated time each week where partners intentionally come together to discuss their relationship, share thoughts and feelings, and address any concerns or areas of improvement. It is a simple yet powerful tool that prom
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Meditation can help promote a sense of calm, balance, and emotional well-being. Regular practice can help reduce stress and anxiety by activating the body’s relaxation response and increasing mindfulness. However, when trying to start meditatio

 

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