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Podcast: The Perinatal Podcast
Episode: The 5 Horsemen of the Apocalypse? | Let's Discuss...
Description: Criticism Defensiveness Contempt Stonewalling Gaslighting? Â Contemptuous communication can lead to the demise of relationships, so much so that, in a study, John Gottman was able to predict partnerships likely to dissolve with 96% accuracy, just by observing the couple's communication styles. Whoa! Â Â
I have taught a pyschoeducation on this topic for years, and I realized Gaslighting fits nicely into these Horsemen in some cases, so I tacked it on! Â Â How do we recognize our maladaptive ways of communicating in our relationships? How do we work against those impulses and make intentional choices that are conducive to healthier relationships? Â Â
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