EPISODE · Feb 23, 2024 · 55 MIN
15. Can I Make My Partner Go To Couples Therapy? The 3 Preconditions For Effective Couples Work That May Save Your Relationship
from Heartbreak to Wholeness: Untangling the Mindf*ck of Narcissistic Relationships
How can you get your partner to agree to go to couples therapy? Is it possible to come back from betrayal? Are there any reasons couples work wouldn’t be a good option?Jason and I share tips for women who are navigating couples therapy (especially with a resistant partner) so you can feel empowered and lean into the third party support that can help you set boundaries and move from ambivalence to certainty.This episode will answer many of your frustrating questions and help you see that you, in fact, are not responsible for 100% of the problems in your relationship (and how to take accountability for the ones that you are a part of), and how you can use compassionate curiosity towards yourself and your relationship to change the game.Listen for:✨Why both partners need a balance of healthy masculine and feminine energy for a relationship to thrive✨ How to increase your emotional maturity✨ What to do if your partner is resistant to therapy✨ Our thoughts on why finding yourself again in your own individual coaching is as important as couples work✨ How to know when you’ve tried everything and should call it✨ What 3 preconditions you need in order for couples work to be effectiveMENTIONED:The Psychology of a Narcissist with Narcissism Expert, James Marrugo episodeFind Yourself Again self-guided courseJason’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RKDDic8HINARsfvr16jCw?si=394b27d41b0042f5Jason’s coaching: http://Coloradorelationshiprecovery.comRESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING:🌻 Schedule your free Intro Session: https://tinyurl.com/freeintroseshpod❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: https://www.brewolta.com🫶🏻 Trust Yourself More Than His Potential (3 Simple Practices To Guarantee You Don't Go Back): https://tinyurl.com/trustyourselfmore-pod 🫶🏻 Get the free 3 WAYS TO RECOGNIZE LOVE BOMBING GUIDE to spot love bombing and walk away from the red flags early: https://tinyurl.com/lovebombguide-htwshownotes🫶🏻 Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE: https://tinyurl.com/rrg-htwshownotesLearn how to communicate your feelings (without feeling guilty)Navigate triggering moments without shutting downFeel secure on your own so you aren’t jumping into the wrong relationshipExpand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you🫶🏻 FIND YOURSELF AGAIN Self-guided course to help you rediscover your needs and identity after years of focusing on others firsthttps://tinyurl.com/fya-htwshownotes (Use PODCAST10 at checkout for 10% off)In this gripping podcast, listeners explore the complex dynamics of toxic relationships, unpacking themes like narcissistic abuse, gaslighting, cognitive dissonance, and emotional manipulation, while delving into how empathy, attachment styles, and people pleasing behaviors contribute to codependency, trauma bonding, and emotional abuse. The host and guests share real stories of betrayal, guilt, and heartbreak—all while guiding survivors through letting go of an ex, identifying red flags, reclaiming self worth and confidence, establishing boundaries, and rebuilding emotional safety after love bombing, manipulation, self doubt, and deep-rooted trauma.
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How can you get your partner to agree to go to couples therapy? Is it possible to come back from betrayal? Are there any reasons couples work wouldn’t be a good option? Jason and I share tips for women who are navigating couples therapy (especially with a resistant partner) so you can feel empowered and lean into the third party support that can help you set boundaries and move from ambivalence to certainty. This episode will answer many of your frustrating questions and help you see that you, in fact, are not responsible for 100% of the problems in your relationship (and how to take accountability for the ones that you are a part of), and how you can use compassionate curiosity towards yourself and your relationship to change the game. Listen for: ✨Why both partners need a balance of healthy masculine and feminine energy for a relationship to thrive ✨ How to increase your emotional maturity ✨ What to do if your partner is resistant to therapy ✨ Our thoughts on why finding yourself again in your own individual coaching is as important as couples work ✨ How to know when you’ve tried everything and should call it ✨ What 3 preconditions you need in order for couples work to be effective MENTIONED: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6UOdjliZjFiGrjfiYxUnhO?si=48ee0780f0ef423e (The Psychology of a Narcissist with Narcissism Expert, James Marrugo episode) https://brewolta.mykajabi.com/find-yourself-again (Find Yourself Again) self-guided course Jason’s podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0RKDDic8HINARsfvr16jCw?si=394b27d41b0042f5 (https://open.spotify.com/show/0RKDDic8HINARsfvr16jCw?si=394b27d41b0042f5) Jason’s coaching: http://coloradorelationshiprecovery.com/ (http://Coloradorelationshiprecovery.com) RESOURCES FOR YOUR HEALING: ❤️ For more resources on healing from the mindf*ck of confusing relationships so you can securely attach + experience healthy love: https://www.brewolta.com/ (https://www.brewolta.com) 🫶🏻 Get the free RELATIONSHIP RESET GUIDE: https://www.brewolta.com/want-real-love (https://www.brewolta.com/want-real-love) - Learn how to communicate your feelings without feeling guilty - Navigate triggering moments without shutting down - Feel secure on your own so you don’t anxiously attach - Expand your capacity to hold next-level love while remaining true to you 🌻 Submit an interest form to work with me: https://www.brewolta.com/interest-form (https://www.brewolta.com/interest-form) In this podcast, we unpack the challenges faced by empaths and those struggling with codependency who’ve found themselves healing from the heartbreak and confusion of narcissistic relationships. We’ll explore the meaning of gaslighting and love bombing that comes with narcissistic abuse and toxic relationships, dive into attachment styles, and learn to build confidence while setting boundaries, improving self-worth, and learning to effectively communicate in future healthy relationships.
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