Ever wished a world‑class therapist could whisper the exact line that turns a fight into a make‑out? Hit play. Led by Steven Dromgool & the Relate team—creators of Presence‑Oriented Relationship Therapy (PORT) and New Zealand’s go‑to marriage clinic—each weekly mini‑session lets you eavesdrop on live demos, role‑plays and myth‑busting chats that you can try before dinner. Unsugar‑coated stories: expats juggling time‑zones, parents finding desire between school runs, newlyweds learning to fig ...
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When to Say Goodbye: Couples Counseling and Relationship Separation
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16:09Join Dan Gummo, the practice manager for Relate, and Steven Dromgool, the clinical director, as they delve into common issues in relationship counseling. This episode addresses critical questions about couples counseling, particularly when one partner is contemplating separation. Learn about the appropriateness and potential success of counseling w…
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The Relationship Boat: Agreements and Principles
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6:41In this episode, we explore the importance of principles and agreements in creating a successful relationship, drawing inspiration from Stan Tatkin's PACT method. We discuss the concept of the relationship as a 'boat' where both partners must collaborate for it to function. Everything outside the couple is considered a 'third,' including kids, jobs…
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