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Apr 2025
47m 37s

How To Handle Different Paces In Emotion...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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When emotional growth happens at different paces in a relationship, it can create disconnection and frustration. This episode explores how partners can navigate this dynamic by cultivating curiosity, avoiding shame-based interpretations, and validating the complexity of individual growth paths. Rather than rushing to conclusions or trying to control the othe ... Show More
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