Intentional Dialogue Exercises

Intentional Dialogue Exercise

"It's so simple to say, 'Let me see if I'm getting this.'" — Dr. Harville Hendrix

There are three basic steps to achieving healthy communication, and an extra "gift" that will really strengthen your dialogue. This is the crucial communication technique that helps couples move beyond painful arguments and power struggles.

Step One — Mirroring: Learn to listen to your partner without judgment or distorting their thoughts and feelings...as if you are a flat mirror.

Step Two — Validating: It's not enough just to listen. You must learn to pay close attention and listen deep enough to "understand their truth."

Step Three — Empathizing: Once the feeling is expressed, it's time to put yourself in their shoes.

"The Gift": Learn how to transform something painful into a "gift."



		From the shows *What Your Marriage is Trying to Teach You* and *Getting the Love You Want*





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			Intentional Dialogue Exercise — Mirroring — Validating — Empathizing — "The Gift"

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