Stop talking at each other.
Conflict is a natural part of life. But how we approach it can ultimately make or break our relationships.
The key to successfully navigating disagreements isn't learning to "fight fair" or to focus on communication skills (although those things certainly help).Â
The best first step is to have a deep understanding of yourself and your partner. And that's exactly how Stay Close Through Conflict can help.
Get on the same page.
Stay Close Through Conflict is a guided, interactive workbook designed to help the two of you uncover your attachment styles—your default communication and behavior patterns.Â
Learning about your attachment styles can help you unpack your baggage, figure out how it's affecting your relationships, and understand how to avoid passing that baggage on to your kids.Â
✔︎ Resolve squabbles faster and with less drama
✔︎ Put an end to the same-old-same-old arguments
✔︎ Feel seen, understood, and supported by one another
✔︎ Uncover your own and each other's triggers and needs
✔︎ Stop feeling like roommates or ships passing in the night
Feel close again.
As a spouse and mom of two, I'm no stranger to conflict. And as a clinical psychologist, I hear all the time about arguments that end in bickering, stonewalling, and silent treatments.
In every case–in my own marriage or in my clients'—moving toward healthy conflict has meant taking a step back and asking one simple question: "Where is this really coming from?"
The truth is, the relationships we had with our primary caregivers in childhood play out in our relationships today. But when we become more mindful of their influence, we can overcome old behavior and communication patterns.
Stay Close Through Conflict will help you do just that.
Time for just the two of you.
Stay Close Through Conflict takes about 90 minutes to complete.
The interactive workbook includes:
Easy-to-Follow Agenda
Make your time together productive and meaningful.
Self-Assessments
Tap into your attachment styles with a 15-question quiz.
Reflection Questions
Avoid awkward silences and surface-level conversation.
Templates
Make good use of what you learn about each other.
BONUS
Tip Sheet 1
Parenting for Secure Attachment
BONUS
Tip Sheet 2
 In-Laws and Attachment Styles
Â
...We found ourselves saying, 'sh*t I do that' and 'oh that makes so much sense!'Â
We both walked away with tools to better our communication and catch our unwanted behaviors/thoughts. ❤️
- K.S.
Bring your relationship back to life
Get the workbook.
Print the workbook for a screen-free experience, or complete the exercises on your phone or tablet.
Follow the prompts.
Read to one another, reflect on what you've learned, and discover how to better support each other.
Feel deeply connected.
Take your "aha" moments into your relationship so you can feel close even through conflict.