Improve Relationship Communication - Couples Therapy

About this course

Improve Relationship Communication: The Four HorsemenAre you tired of feeling disconnected and frustrated in your relationships? Do you want to learn how to communicate more effectively and build stronger connections with your partner? If so, then join us for an exciting course that explores the Four Horsemen in Gottman Therapy.The Four Horsemen - criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling - are common communication patterns that can negatively impact relationships. They erode the emotional connection and intimacy in relationships, leading to dissatisfaction and disengagement.In this course, you will learn how to identify these destructive patterns and replace them with more positive alternatives. You'll discover how to express your needs and desires more effectively, listen actively to your partner, and develop a deeper understanding of their feelings and needs.Through a series of engaging lectures, interactive exercises, and inspiring case studies, you will gain practical skills and strategies for improving communication and building stronger relationships. You will explore various topics related to the Four Horsemen, including the impact of criticism on relationships, how contempt can damage intimacy, defensiveness as a barrier to resolving conflicts, and stonewalling as a form of emotional shutdown.This course is suitable for individuals and couples who want to enhance their relationships. By the end of this course, you will have a deeper understanding of the Four Horsemen and how to recognise them in your relationships, as well as effective techniques to address them and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships.

Course objectives

• to enhance relationship communication skills
• to build stronger emotional connections
• to equip individuals with practical tools for conflict resolution