538: How to Self-Soothe

About this episode

The episode discusses techniques for self-soothing and self-regulation during conflicts in relationships.

Hello Brave Lovers! Join us today in our conversation on how to self-regulate when you are in conflict with your partner. We often discuss the power of co-regulation; when partners can be there and ease the distress of one another. However self-regulation is a powerful and necessary tool when your partner isn't available or their attempts to soothe you become a step in the negative cycle. Listen to Laurie and George today as they share how to self-regulate, when is a good time to use the skills and what it looks like in practice. Self-regulation gives us the opportunity to reflect on our behavior, the impact it has on our partner and what the underlying need is. Our book, Brave Love, Great Sex is out on September 15th. Make sure to pre-order your copy on Amazon today! our own individual responsibility to work on the cycle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Laurie, George

Topics covered

• self-soothing
• self-regulation
• conflict resolution
• co-regulation
• relationship dynamics

Keywords

• self-soothe
• self-regulate
• conflict
• co-regulation
• relationship
• emotional distress
• Brave Love

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Products: Brave Love, Great Sex

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