Roohi Ahmad: Building Trust — Rituals for Couples to Enhance Trust and Communication | Reloscope #46

Welcome to this week's episode of Reloscope: The Relationships Science Insights Podcast, where trust takes center stage. In this episode, Host Marie Stella and counselor Roohi Ahmad delve into the essential role trust plays in building healthy relationships, using the respected Gottman method and Emotionally Focused Therapy. Roohi, a registered counselor with ACA, shares invaluable insights about trust as the bedrock of emotional intimacy and security in a relationship. Through engaging conversation, Marie and Roohi explore various couple rituals from everyday gestures, from 'DC's (daily chats) to 'H2H' (heart-to-heart conversations), as coined by Marie. But it's not just about rituals; Roohi delves deep into the science behind these practices, explaining why they are so effective. With her expertise, she uncovers the intricacies of trust-building, offering practical approaches that couples can implement. Roohi also provides a wealth of additional resources for those eager to explore further. Join Marie and Roohi as they guide you through the nuances of trust and rituals, offering meaningful insights and actionable tips to help your relationship thrive. Tune in, take notes, and embark on a journey towards a deeper, more connected relationship. Follow Roohi’s work via www.connectwithcounselling.com.au.   Connect with Roohi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roohiahmad/.  Resources and tools mentioned by Roohi in this episode: The Gottman Institute: https://www.gottman.com  Esther Perel: https://www.estherperel.com Dr. Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/  Produced by the Relationship Science Labs, a division of LMSL, the Life Management Science Labs.  Explore LMSL at https://lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ and visit https://relationship.lifemanagementsciencelabs.com/ for additional information about Relationship Science Labs. Follow us on Social Media to stay updated:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@relationshipsciencelabs      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/relationship.science.labs/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relationship.science.labs/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReScienceLabs  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/showcase/relationship-science-labs    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@relationshipsciencelabs    You can also subscribe and listen to the show on your preferred podcasting platforms:  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reloscope-the-relationship-science-insights-podcast/id1648297613   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4By5jqMt6V0Co77Dsa1CgM    Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/e8ac0e92-9ca2-4e05-80e0-9b86f36da79f/reloscope-the-relationship-science-insights-podcast  iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-reloscope-the-relationship-102784435/   Podbean: https://relationshipscienceinsights.podbean.com/   PlayerFM: https://player.fm/series/3401809 Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/reloscope-the-relationship-sci-4911255