Cultivating personal and relational well-being can be a challenging task, especially when faced with negative communication patterns and misunderstandings. However, it is essential for individuals to prioritize their innate mental health and create a bond of love and connection with their partners.

In this episode, Dr. Kalen Hammann and Dr. Jessica Higgins delve into the intricate challenges that couples face while building and sustaining lasting intimacy. They provide valuable insights into transforming negative communication patterns into connected communication. They also shed light on the different phases of therapy, the significance of building positive energy, and the importance of recognizing fear and learning to calm down through relaxation techniques.

After getting a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, working as a psychotherapist, and teaching business executives in over 50 Fortune 500 companies on five continents how to get along better, Dr. Kalen Hammann discovered that NONE of that helped him save his own marriage! He's here to tell us what HAS helped him and his wife and now is helping other couples get off the Road to Divorce and find their way to "Happily Ever After.”

Check out the transcript of this episode on Dr. Jessica Higgin's website.

In this episode

05:43 From corporate America to intimate relationships: Journey of personal and professional growth.

09:09 Finding hope in the Modello approach: A story of overcoming marriage problems.

12:58 Roger Mills’ success story in improving Florida’s housing project.

19:02 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Our positive qualities obscured by negative emotions.

24:26 A guide to cultivating personal and relational well-being.

26:01 Settling the conflict and finding insights: A mindful approach to disagreements.

33:26 The power of Long exhales: Calming the nervous system and cultivating inner peace.

35:59 Building positive energy: Turning towards bids and small actions in relationships.

39:55 Recognizing our fear: Understanding the root cause of negative emotions.

46:41 Rediscovering love: Finding your way back to love and happily ever after.

Mentioned

Date Your Mate: How to Save Your Marriage from "The Blahs” and Live Happily Ever After (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Modello: A Story of Hope for the Inner City and Beyond: An Inside-Out Model of Prevention and Resiliency in Action (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book)

Shifting Criticism For Connected Communication

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