Understanding Emotional Defense Mechanisms
Explore the hidden vulnerabilities behind defensive behaviors and learn how to communicate your emotions effectively in conflicts. Discover the power of self-awareness and using simple phrases to signal your partner when you're feeling defensive or hurt.In this clip
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The Mark Groves Podcast
#110: Relationships are Meant to be Hard with Sheleana Aiyana
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Why do we get angry when someone says something hurtful to us, as discussed in the episode #371: Remembering EFT Therapy Founder Dr. Sue Johnson and the clip Vulnerability in Relationships?
Why am I feeling resistance to being vulnerable with other people after listening to the episode How to Achieve Inner Peace & Healing | Dr. Richard Schwartz and the clip Understanding Internal Protectors, as well as the episode From Broken & Divorced To Confident Badass: "I Changed My Life Once I KNEW THIS" | Sonja Stribling and the clip Vulnerability and Trust, and episode #110: Relationships are Meant to be Hard with Sheleana Aiyana and the clip Understanding Emotional Defense Mechanisms?
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