I share these recordings, books, and groups with clients as part of our work together.
An article by Lara Hammock, LCSW
It can be hard to stay open to one another when you disagree. Lara Hammock uses a simple illustration of two rooms and a connecting door to explore how couples can listen to each other while still expressing their own feelings and needs.
Read the articleChoose one experience to talk about and take turns sharing:
As you listen, try to understand your partner's experience, even if you remember things differently.
From Terry Real's Relational Life Therapy.
A break is easier to take when you both know you will come back to the conversation.
These groups offer connection with others who share the experience of recovery, including support for families and partners.