Thursday Feb 29, 2024
08 | Apology Accepted: A Deep Dive into Relationship Repairs
Join our WWP Facebook group
Free Workshops and Worksheets
In this episode of the Wisconsin Wellness Podcast, Laurie Groh, MS LPC SAS , discusses the importance of apologizing and making reparations within relationships. She highlights some common reasons why individuals may avoid apologizing and provide numerous strategies to apologize effectively.
She touches on different types of apologies, such as sincere, conditional, non-apologies, and over-apologies. Lori also talks about understanding the difference between one's intent and their impact. Additionally, she suggests several key questions in interpersonal conversations when someone has been hurt.
Lastly, she addresses ways to handle situations where one does not believe they did anything wrong. The episode emphasizes the critical role of apologies and making reparations in maintaining healthy relationships and preventing conflicts from leading to a toxic environment.
Takeaways
Apologies and repairs are fundamental parts of a healthy and fulfilling relationship.
Understanding the reasons why people may struggle with apologizing can help cultivate compassion and empathy.
Sincere apologies focus on the impact of one's actions and include action items for improvement.
Engaging in deeper conversations and asking specific questions can facilitate understanding and make amends.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: Importance of Apologies and Repairs in Relationships
01:21 The Rhythm of a Relationship
03:05 Reasons for Not Apologizing
04:29 The Power of Shame
05:17 Fear and Blaming
06:11 Desire to Maintain Control
07:09 Ego Protection
08:04 Defensiveness
08:34 Overcoming Apology Challenges
09:30 Impact vs Intention
10:00 Questions to Ask When Apologizing
13:49 Importance of Apologies and Repairs in Relationships
14:47 Types of Apologies
18:01 Over-Apologizing
19:00 Not Apologizing When Feeling Hurt
20:29 Phrases to Use When Not Ready to Apologize
20:59 Conclusion
This episode is brought to you by:
Shoreside Therapies : Book an online therapy appointment and get into therapy within a week! Shoreside Therapies offers compassionate, client-focused counseling for individuals, couples, and families. With expertise in mood disorders, life transitions, grief, trauma, and maternal mental health, their dedicated therapists provide a safe space to support your journey toward meaningful change and personal growth.
Free Workshops and Worksheets
MICHAEL PHELPS cold tub:
Chilly GOAT Cold Tubs provide a refreshing and effective way to enhance recovery and improve overall health. Perfect for athletes or anyone looking to boost circulation and reduce inflammation, these cold tubs bring the power of hydrotherapy to your home.
Get your unlimited lifetime access to this groundbreaking material at the best prices available.
GET YOUR UNLIMITED ACCESS TODAY!
Laurie's Top 5 Recommended Books on Relationships:
No comments yet. Be the first to say something!