In this weeks episode, Jessica Fowler interviews Lisa Gray, LMFT about her book Healthy Conflict Happy Couple: How to Let Go of Blame and Grow Stronger Together.

Highlights from this episode include:

2:34: Discussing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

3:43: What happens in arguments that do not work and how to start thinking about goals for an argument.

4:43: Exploring where you conflict style comes from and working on your own calming skills.

7:20: Lisa shares her one piece of advice she shares with everyone.

8:09: Lisa shares the steps that she outlines in the book.

Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW shares about her book Attachment Theory Workbook for Couples: Exercises to Strengthen and Grow Your Relationship. During this weeks episode, Elizabeth Gillette, LCSW shares about the various attachment styles including anxious, avoidant, disorganized and secure attachment style. Elizabeth shares why no one type of attachment is “bad” and there are ways either individually or together to move toward a secure attachment.

Kate Stark, PhD shares about her children’s book, Enjoy the Ride.