2024-10-02
31 分钟Create Your Strongest Year Yet as a CoupleGet Intentional With Your Relationship in 2025: Download our exact blueprint to aligning your values and planning your year, with our 2025 Yearly Couples Planning & Alignment Workbook—just $19. Get it here: https://bit.ly/2025goalsetting In this episode, we explore the concept of the adaptive child and how it influences our reactions during relationship conflicts. We discuss the importance of self-confrontation and self-reflection as foundational elements for intimacy. The conversation delves into the impact of past traumas on present behaviors, the necessity of recognizing when the adaptive child takes over, and strategies for shifting back to the wise adult. Techniques for self-regulation and the role of journaling in personal growth are also highlighted, providing listeners with actionable insights to improve their relationships. Takeaways: Recognizing the adaptive child is crucial for healthy communication.Self-confrontation is the foundation of intimacy in relationships.Behavior reflects deeper emotional truths and needs.Past traumas can trigger automatic, unhealthy responses in relationships.The adaptive child often takes over during conflicts, leading to regression.Maturity involves managing one's own emotional responses.Self-regulation techniques can help regain control during emotional upheaval.Journaling can enhance self-awareness and promote personal growth.Understanding triggers is essential for effective conflict resolution.Intimacy requires vulnerability and the willingness to evolve. 💬 Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/masteryourmarriage/?hl=en Mentioned in this episode: Yearly Goal-Setting Workbook for Couples Yearly Goal-Setting Workbook for Couples: Create Your Strongest Year Yet as a Couple Get Intentional With Your Relationship in 2025: Download our exact blueprint to aligning your values and planning your year, with our 2025 Yearly Couples Planning & Alignment Workbook—just $19. BONUS OFFER: Purchase before January 1, 2025 and receive an exclusive invitation to join us live where we will answer all your questions at our OWN planning retreat on January 4th! Get a behind-the-scenes look at exactly how we use these same tools in our own marriage -every year.