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Contact With The Present Moment

Contact With The Present Moment is a key concept in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which is a form of therapy that helps individuals to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life by accepting their thoughts and feelings, and committing to actions that align with their values. In ACT, Contact With The Present Moment involves […]

Gottman’s Sound Relationship House

Gottman’s Sound Relationship House is a model developed by psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman, based on their extensive research on relationships. The model is designed to help couples understand the key elements that make up a healthy and satisfying relationship. The Sound Relationship House consists of nine building blocks, each of which represents a […]

Gottman’s Magic Ratio

Gottman’s Magic Ratio is a concept developed by psychologists Drs. John and Julie Gottman, based on their extensive research on relationships. The ratio is a key predictor of relationship success, and refers to the balance between positive and negative interactions in a relationship. Gottman’s research found that the magic ratio for a healthy and successful […]

Gottman’s Four Horsemen

Gottman’s Four Horsemen is a term coined by psychologist Drs. John and Julie Gottman, who have studied relationships for over 40 years. They have identified four communication patterns that are particularly damaging to relationships: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling. These communication patterns are referred to as “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” because of the […]