Episode 11 - The Challenges of Communication

In episode 11, Dr. Wakefield and Lisa discuss the challenges of communication in a relationship.  It takes emotional maturity to pause, reflect, and slow down especially when conflicts escalate. Also in this episode, you will learn more about: John Gottman’s "4 Horsemen of the Apocolypse" - the most destructive dynamics in communication- Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling. The power of using “I” language.  Saying what you notice, feel, and want without blaming, or projecting by avoiding sentences that start with “you.” The Who, What, When, Why, Where, and How in Communication between couples.