HandoutRelationshipsAdultGottman10 min
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Agree on phrases and gestures that can pause a heated moment and help you reconnect.
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Prompts
- 1
Which phrases would help you most mid-argument (for example: Can we take a breath?)?
- 2
Which gestures feel safe to you?
- 3
How will you let your partner know you are making a repair attempt?