Tag: defensiveness
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When Misinterpretations add Insult to Injury
This post explores how misunderstandings and misconceptions can cause undue pain and suffering in relationships. Examples of common misunderstandings in couple’s therapy are given. Practical tips for utilizing conflict to gain understanding and empathy and for communicating effectively are offered.
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Ownership: Do You Under or Over Own in Your Relationships?
This post contrasts denial and ownership, as it pertains to self-awareness and growth, and explores relationship patterns of under-owning in narcissists and over-owning in caregivers.
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Validation and the Walls Before Us
This post explores the impact of not receiving validation from those close to us. This post also includes steps to take to increase likeliness of receiving and giving validation.
