When we’re faced with ongoing challenges, it’s easy to fall into a cycle of apathy and anger—especially when we don’t have an outlet for our emotions. As parents, we get tired of holding everything together, and we can end up taking it out on our kids. Psychologist and author Harriet Lerner gives us a brief, lighthearted snapshot of what can happen in relationships when there are communication breakdowns, negative tones, and assumptions strewn about.

Watch the full clip here, and for more info about Dr. Harriet Lerner, here’s her website. Check out her books, The Dance of Anger: A Woman's Guide To Changing The Patterns Of Intimate Relationships, at https://amzn.to/37Vzh2q, and Why Won't You Apologize?: Healing Big Betrayals and Everyday Hurts, at https://amzn.to/3mBZ6IJ.

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