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The Four Horsemen How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits According To Experts

The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts

February 10, 2021

Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling - what Dr. John Gottman calls "The Four Horsemen of Relationships." We'll talk about what they are and how to

Why Active Listening is Crucial for Effective Communication in Relationships (and How to Do It)

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

January 16, 2021

Active listening is a crucial component of healthy communication. Although we are not all taught this skill early on in life, you can learn.

9 Dumb Platitudes That Suck The Air Out of a Therapy Session

by Randy Withers, LCMHC

July 12, 2020

A platitude is cheap. It’s a throwaway statement, one well-meaning people use when they don’t know what else to say. But platitudes have a way

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The Four Horsemen of Relationships: How To Overcome Toxic Communication Habits, According to Experts

Why Active Listening is Crucial for Effective Communication in Relationships (and How to Do It)

9 Dumb Platitudes That Suck The Air Out of a Therapy Session

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