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| Would you like to know how to translate criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling – four ways of communicating that research shows breaks down intimate relationships – so that you can hear only the unspoken golden nuggets?
This short session, aimed at, introduces a way to hear these difficult messages in this way so you can learn about each other and keep your young relationship vibrant and close. In Staying Engaged (3 hours), a short, inspiring session aimed at dating, engaged, or newly married couples, you get a taste of how to hear difficult messages in a whole new light. See how you can:
Bonus: The skills are transferable from listening to speaking, too! If you want to delve deeper, look for the 8-week course later on, which covers additional skills and provides more room to practice. Note: The focus of this series is maintaining a healthy relationship. If your relationship is strained and you have no history of physical violence in your partnership, you are still welcome to join. The session may offer inspiration, hope, and insights that can support you. Included: Partnership worksheet. Elke Haggerty’s postcard-sized feelings and needs list. Facilitator: Elke Haggerty, LL.M., MBA |






