Adding Self to Intimate RelationshipsAdding Self to Intimate Relationships
Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
How do we handle disruptions in our closest relationships with this new mentality of emotional balance and greater “differentiation?” With Patrick as this week’s guinea pig, Allen and Thom workshop some practical solutions to “convey rather than convince” in touchy conversations with our significant others. Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Register for Allen and Thom’s upcoming workshop: The Path to Inner Peace and Emotional Freedom Sunday, June 26th 2022. 10am-5pm $75 to attend. For additional details, Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com harmonyhollowfarm.com Allen’s first book, Love Secrets Revealed: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Secrets-Revealed-Intimacy-Connection/dp/0757303978/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=love+secrets+revealed+allen+berger&qid=1650843975&sprefix=love+secrets+reve%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-1 Allen’s book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety: https://www.amazon.com/12-Essential-Insights-Emotional-Sobriety/dp/1955415129/ Thom's book, Embracing Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Embracing-Fear-Turn-Scares-Greatest/dp/0062517759/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= Join Allen & Thom at our Thursday night, 7pm PST Zoom meeting on Emotional Sobriety and the Steps (login information below): https://zoom.us/j/330149513 Password: 375986 For our ongoing video series on Emotional Sobriety and the 12 Steps, visit our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHEM2-kqLkfp3I4c0jy-X-g Also, please join our “Emotional Sobriety and Recovery” FB Group at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/120450976662519 We’d love to stay in touch in between meetings. We appreciate feedback! Contact Patrick, our producer, at pndirective4@gmail.com for any questions or comments.
38:34•13 Jun 2022
Enhancing Intimacy: Emotional Sobriety in Relationships
“We need to have more conversations to convey rather than to convince... assess what is real for you and not, and don't you know?Everybody has an opinion about it, and it's like I think.”
Ever wondered how to keep your cool during heated discussions with your partner? In this episode, psychotherapists Allen Berger and Thom Rutledge dive into the nitty-gritty of maintaining emotional balance in intimate relationships. With Patrick stepping in as the week's guinea pig, Allen and Thom explore practical strategies to 'convey rather than convince' when conversations get touchy. They offer insights into recognizing personal communication styles and managing fear and anger, aiming to help you move from conflict to connection.
This episode is a goldmine for anyone looking to improve their emotional sobriety and communication skills, making it easier to navigate the ups and downs of close relationships.
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