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Episode #10: Communication Tips for Everyone (Bachelor Contestants AND in Conversations re: Racism & Social Justice)-- with Krysteena Stephens, LAMFT, LPC

6/3/2020

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In this episode, I am joined by a couples therapist, Krysteena Stephens, LAMFT, LPC. We discuss communication and give examples from Listen to Your Heart and from the most recent season of The Bachelor (with Peter Weber). Krysteena shares some "rules" of communication that she works on with basically every couple she works with:
1. One person talks at a time
2. Repeat what the other person says back to you, to ensure understanding
3. Do not punish the truth
4. Self sooth during conflict
5. Sometimes going to bed angry is okay
6. Aim for a positive feedback to negative feedback ratio of 4:1
The book Krysteena mentioned: NON VIOLENT COMMUNICATION by ROSENBERG. You can get in touch with Krysteena at Treecitywellnessid.com or on Instagram @krysteenamft.
We also touch on the civil unrest that is going on in our country today and how these same communication rules could be applied to our current situation. I truly hope this can be helpful; I know I will be trying out some of these things personally.
You can get in touch with me at draprilwatts.com or on Instagram @draprilwatts. Thank you, as always, for listening. Though we have fun on this podcast... this is important stuff.
What do you think? How can you apply these communication tips to your own life?
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Episode #1: Introducing Process the Journey, a Mental Health Podcast about the Bachelor Franchise

4/15/2020

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In this introductory episode, I cover: who I am (Dr. April Watts, Licensed Professional Counselor in Idaho); my "history" with the Bachelor shows (I've been watching for a while...); my idea to combine Bachelor talk with mental health and counseling stuff; episode ideas including talking about villains, mental health issues, and other relevant topics mentioned on the Bachelor shows! 
Thanks for listening! Follow me on Instagram @draprilwatts or email me at processthejourney@gmail.com to let me know what you think and please share with anyone you think might be interested!

What do you think? What ideas do you have for future episodes? Comment below!
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    On this podcast I combine my passion for counseling with my love for The Bachelor/The Bachelorette. We have fun and helpful discussions, recaps, and interviews about all of the Bachelor shows, highlighting topics relevant to mental and emotional wellness! Available on all major podcast platforms (Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Anchor, and more). You can listen and support the podcast by following this link: https://anchor.fm/processthejourney/support

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