Catherine Pfuntner is a certified AANE therapist, a licensed therapist in Hawaii, Massachusetts and New Hampshire and a coach.   During this episode Catherine shares the importance of both partners understanding they are "different" not "better" then each other. In addition, we address so many other  important issues that can help "build trust and connection" or lead to "misunderstanding" including:

What communicates contempt--even when that isn't the intent?
Antidotes for contempt.
When partners think the other is too logical or emotional.
How to create a culture of appreciation and how each partner may feel about appreciation.
Different ways that each partner may show empathy.
Emotional differences.
The importance of understanding frameworks!!!
Why your partner may view compliments through a "suspicious lens".
How different filters can change the way things are perceived and how perspective impacts SO much!
What "the aftermath of a regrettable incident" is and why repair is so important.
Trigger management is an individual responsibility!
The importance of understanding and appreciating "approximation".
Making "positive" requests for changes.

To contact Catherine you can reach her at 978-674-8539 or at: www.couplestherapyinc.com
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If you are interested in becoming an AANE certified therapist, or coach, or would like to register for the "Neurology Matters' training available through AANE, for couples or individuals in neurodiverse relationships, you can register at: aane.thinkific.com.  Please use the code NeurodiverseLove25 to get 25% off the registration fee.  To learn more about AANE, or to find an AANE certified therapist or coach in your area, please click here and look at the map halfway down the page.
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