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3 therapist-designed communication tools to help couples resolve conflict

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Aditi Shrikant

7d ago· 2 min readenNews

Summary

This article presents three therapist-designed communication tools for couples to resolve conflict: using "I statements," asking about a partner's ideal dream, and transcribing the partner's argument. It highlights that couples often get stuck in conflict because they don't feel heard, and emphasizes the importance of expressing validation during fights. The advice comes from Caroline Fleck, a clinical instructor at Stanford University.

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bsky3 therapist-designed communication tools to help couples resolve conflictcnbc.com

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Over the course of a 20-minute argument people are just repeating the same points
They're coming out in different ways, but they are repeating the same point because they don't feel heard.
Many couples get stuck in conflict because they don't feel understood by their partner.
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During a fight, it's easy to focus on why you believe your partner is wrong. This is counterproductive.

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