3132: How Can a Couples Therapist Help Me Navigate the Decision of Divorce? by Sara Stanizai of Prospect Therapy on Hard Conversations
About this episode
Sara Stanizai discusses the role of a couples therapist in navigating the decision of divorce.
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People in this episode
Host: Greg Audino
Guest: Sara Stanizai
Topics covered
- divorce
- couples therapy
- relationship assessment
- emotional intelligence
- communication
Keywords
- couples therapist
- divorce decision
- relationship counseling
- emotions
- communication
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Prospect Therapy, Optimal Living Daily
Products: Optimal Living Daily Workbook
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