DP Couple Sessions - Ep. 1, De-Escalation Techniques
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About the Podcast:
DP Couple Sessions is your trusted companion for navigating the complexities of modern relationships. Hosted by relationship experts Sarah and David from Dulwich Psychotherapy, this podcast offers practical, evidence-based guidance for couples at every stage of their journey together. Whether you're newlyweds learning to communicate, long-term partners reigniting connection, or couples working through challenging times, DP Couple Sessions provides the tools, insights, and strategies you need to build a stronger, more fulfilling relationship.
Drawing from decades of therapeutic experience and the latest research in relationship psychology, each episode tackles real-world relationship challenges with compassion, expertise, and actionable advice. From communication breakthroughs and conflict resolution to intimacy, trust-building, and navigating life transitions together, DP Couple Sessions empowers couples to not just survive relationship difficulties, but to thrive and grow closer through them.
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Episode Description:
When arguments heat up and voices rise, relationships suffer. In this essential episode of DP Couple Sessions, hosts Sarah and David explore the crucial art of de-escalation - learning how to step back from conflict before it damages the foundation of your partnership.
Drawing from the groundbreaking work of relationship experts Terry Real and Esther Perel, this episode reveals why continuing to argue when emotions are running high is like "trying to have a rational conversation with someone who's drowning."
What You'll Learn:
The neuroscience behind why shouting shuts down communication
Powerful phrases that transform conflict: "We're not doing this very well right now. Let's pause and come back to this when we can both really hear each other"
The "temperature check" technique to prevent escalation before it starts
How to move from adversaries to allies in your relationship
The sacred art of the pause - and why both partners must honor it
Key Takeaway:
De-escalation isn't about avoiding difficult conversations - it's about creating the conditions where those conversations can actually be productive. When we shift from "You're shouting at me" to "We're not doing this well," we acknowledge that healthy communication is a shared responsibility.
Perfect for couples looking to break destructive argument patterns and build stronger, more resilient relationships through better communication.
Duration:
5 minutes
Hosts:
Sarah & David
Series:
DP Couple Sessions by Dulwich Psychotherapy
"Every relationship can benefit from better communication tools. The goal isn't perfection - it's progress."