Overcoming Reactivity in Relationships.

Do you find yourself triggered, on edge and exploding at your partner? Do you notice you are reactive to traffic, dishes in the sink or when you're waiting for someone? If yes, this is the episode for you because I too have struggled with reactivity in relationships, in fact I almost lost mine because of my dysregulated nervous system.

In this episode of Heal You, Heal Your Relationships, Sasha explores the turbulent realm of emotional triggers and how they impact our relationships. She shares personal experiences and practical steps for breaking the cycle of reactivity such as cultivating awareness, understanding emotions and addressing unmet needs. Learn how to transform conflict into connection, enhancing communication and repairing frayed bonds through emotional intelligence and self reflection. 

Here’s our episode Soulful Trio Reflection questions for the week:

1. What did you learn about yourself from today’s episode?
2. Which one of the steps (awareness, understanding the emotion behind the trigger, acknowledging your emotions, meeting your needs) will you try this week?
3. Why is it important to you to break the cycle of reactivity? What does the reward look like?

In this episode, you will learn the following :

• The nature of reactivity in relationships and how underlying feelings like resentment, anger, frustration, fear or sadness are linked to a dysregulated nervous system.

• How reactivity is a learned behavior typically modeled by caregivers or parents.

• Importance of understanding the fight response of the nervous system during conflicts.

• Four pivotal steps to halting the cycle of relationship reactivity: cultivating awareness, pinpointing our emotional landscape, affirming our emotions, and addressing our unspoken needs.

• Significance of repetition and compassion in the healing journey and how integrating these steps into daily life can aid in managing triggers and conflicts.

• Strategies to prepare for and cope with emotional triggers and conflicts. 

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