Dr. Pamela Kreiser (with Meredith Edwards and Teighlor Polendo) shares her practical insights about how to improve relationships and promote peace—drawing upon her experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students, serving as a Lead Mediator, and training Mediators.
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KEYWORDS: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Relationships, Mediation, Human Connection, Dyadic Communication, Interpersonal Communication Skills.
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Dr. Pamela Kreiser (with Meredith Edwards and Teighlor Polendo) shares her practical insights about how to improve relationships and promote peace—drawing upon her experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students, serving as a Lead Mediator, and training Mediators.
Submit your questions to hello@afafpodcast.com
KEYWORDS: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Relationships, Mediation, Human Connection, Dyadic Communication, Interpersonal Communication Skills.
#128: You Did It First! Breaking the Tit-for-Tat Trap
Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc
25 minutes 33 seconds
7 months ago
#128: You Did It First! Breaking the Tit-for-Tat Trap
In this episode of Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc, co-hosts Dr. Pamela Kreiser, Meredith Edwards Nagel, and Teighlor Polendo dive into the topic of tit-for-tat arguing and its detrimental impact on relationships. They explore the concept of critical startup moments, blame shifting, and the risks of competitive retaliation. The hosts offer practical strategies for breaking these negative patterns, such as active listening, taking responsibility, and practicing empathy. Drawing on research from John Gottman, they discuss how mindful communication can prevent conflicts from escalating and help build trust and emotional connection. Whether you're facing relationship challenges or seeking to improve your communication skills, this episode provides valuable insights and actionable advice.
Music by epidemic sound.
SHOW NOTES:
Resources :
Dr. John Gottman - Gottman Institute
https://www.gottman.com/
Dr. Marc Brackett’s Book - Permission to Feel
https://marcbrackett.com/permission-to-feel/
Link:
AFAF Episode #031 - Leading Questions - How to Ask Neutral Questions
https://pod.link/afafwithtalkdoc/episode/b861b25d7ba33bf133fdc9cad3de2a9a
Asking For A Friend with TalkDoc
Dr. Pamela Kreiser (with Meredith Edwards and Teighlor Polendo) shares her practical insights about how to improve relationships and promote peace—drawing upon her experience teaching graduate and undergraduate students, serving as a Lead Mediator, and training Mediators.
Submit your questions to hello@afafpodcast.com
KEYWORDS: Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Conflict, Relationships, Mediation, Human Connection, Dyadic Communication, Interpersonal Communication Skills.
