Regular Check-ins

Why do I encourage regular check-ins or using the Gottman’s State of the Union model? Typically us humans do better communicating when we are regulated. Regular check-ins or using the “state of the union model” is a proactive way to support healthy communication while addressing issues and challenges within our partnerships. I encourage using a structured conversation to help improve each person’s capacity to express aspects of the relationship that are going well, as well as, providing a safe space to discuss challenges or unmet needs and desires. Establishing this in your relationship early on can help prevent escalation and support long-term healthy communication! Why not give it a try?

https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-to-have-a-state-of-the-union-meeting/

https://www.lomyrick.com/blog/monthly-relationship-check-in-questions

https://holdinghopemft.com/75-relationship-check-in-questions-for-couples-and-how-to-use-them-to-build-intimacy/