Carol Juergensen Sheets and Dr. Rob continue their conversation about healing as a couple. Carol defines the six primary needs of every person, ways to create meaningful connection, and what it means to be brave and do it anyway throughout a couple’s healing journey.

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:23] Where do couples start with healing?

[3:27] Transactional sex versus emotional connection.

[4:13] First steps with couples work – what do you need that you aren’t getting?

[6:03] Defining the 6 primary needs of every person.

[9:40] Creating meaningful ways for connection.

[11:56] Helping couples heal starts here.

[14:15] Do you know your own strengths?

[15:05] Be brave and do it anyway.

RESOURCES:

Sex and Relationship Healing

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Carol Juergensen Sheets

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QUOTES:

● “You need to be seen as a couple that is not in distress.”

● “Create ways that you can look forward to connection.”

● “I want couples to work through their trauma with each other.”

● “You have to do what will make your partner feel safe.”