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Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery
Producer Patrick Newman and Thom Rutledge have a conversation about having conversations --- specifically about having difficult conversations in new improved ways with our recovery experience. Links from the episode: Simple Truth: Ideas & Experiences for People from Less than Perfect Families. Thom's first book includes chapter titled "Conversations to Convey." Only available from Thom's office: https://www.thomrutledge.com/_files/ugd/e71801_85cf03584ede448198af4a84c5dfac7c.pdf Communication 101 & Couples Dialogue: a handout with communication tips that Thom uses with clients in therapy. https://www.thomrutledge.com/_files/ugd/e71801_609a60c3db0a4a3ebe33c1bdbdb01698.pdf What Love Is: Reflections on the True Meaning & Authentic Practice of Genuine Love https://www.amazon.com/What-Love-Reflections-Authentic-Practice/dp/1542697344/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 Russell Brand’s How To Deal With Conflict: https://youtu.be/NwJPSnBATM4 Our podcast has been selected as one of the Top 70 Sobriety Podcasts on the web from Feedspot - the internet’s Largest Human Curated Database of Bloggers and Podcasters! Visit here… https://blog.feedspot.com/sobriety_podcasts/ Follow us on social media. Twitter: @EmSobrietyPod Instagram: thomrutledge2 Email Thom: thomrutledgeauthor@gmail.com Email Allen: abphd@msn.com 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 Y
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Navigating Difficult Conversations: Insights from Emotional Sobriety Experts
“If we're not careful, conflicts will work against us.”
Ever feel like tough conversations always end in disaster? In this episode of 'Emotional Sobriety: The Next Step in Recovery', producer Patrick Newman and psychotherapist Thom Rutledge tackle the art of having difficult conversations. They explore how recovery experiences can transform the way we communicate, especially when emotions run high. Thom shares practical advice from his own work, emphasizing the importance of understanding your emotions and truly listening to others.
One standout tip is to focus on your role in conflicts rather than trying to be the 'good guy'. By doing so, you can defuse tension and work towards real resolution. The episode is packed with relatable anecdotes and actionable strategies, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their communication skills.
Whether you're dealing with a tricky relationship or just want to get better at handling conflict, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tools to help you navigate those tough conversations.
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