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May 2025
56m 32s

When Are Needs Implied In A Relationship...

Thrive Therapy - Colter Bloxom, Lauren Mokarry, and Cayla Bozovich
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Dive into how often people use indirect or protective strategies—like assuming or demanding—when trying to get their relational needs met, and why making needs explicit through vulnerability is both challenging and essential. Colter, Cayla, and Lauren emphasize that even though vulnerable communication is uncomfortable and risky, it’s the most effective way ... Show More
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