164: The 15 Minute Relationship Fix

09.12.2018 - By Hosted by: Chase Kosterlitz, Produced by: Sarah Kosterlitz Play

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Sound too good to be true? Well...depending on the state of your relationship, you may not fix EVERYTHING in 15 minutes, but this episode will put you well on the path to a happier relationship. Listen and learn the steps to Dr. Black’s 15 minute relationship fix exercise.

In this episode we discuss relationship advice topics that include:

Learn the 15 minute relationship exercise that guides you and your partner through an ‘emotional conference’ to share your emotions and better understand each other

How to examine your emotions and understand any links to your childhood

The importance of listening to your partner and demonstrating an understanding through validation

Learn why agreement is optional, but understanding is necessary in your relationship

How to walk into a restaurant and immediately tell who is having great sex

Understanding that intimacy is not about getting the response you want, but handling the response you get

And much more!

Dr. Joel Block is a clinical psychologist specializing in treating couples and author of the 15 Minute Relationship Fix. Dr. Block is also a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology and an assistant clinical professor of psychology and psychiatry at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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