Reconnecting with your partner is possible! In order to help heal a relationship from any type of disconnection both partners must learn how vulnerability, shame, and empathy shows up in their life. That is not an easy task for anyone. Let alone a couple who have been disconnected and have formed a cycle keeps them away from each other.
I have found with my work with clients that some partners spiral into shame. While others stay so far away from vulnerability they put all the repair work onto the other partner. No matter what created your disconnection within your relationship you can repair. Yet, it requires you to look at vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
Vulnerability, Shame, and Empathy Research
Brené Brown is a shame and vulnerability researcher. While many books and speakers have been around talking about shame and vulnerability, she brings an honest perspective to talking about vulnerability, shame, and empathy. Below are some of her videos on vulnerability, shame, and empathy.
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Brené Brown Resources
If you are wanting to learn more about vulnerability, shame, and empathy you can check out her books and online resources below.
- The Power of Vulnerability: Teaching on Authenticity, Connection, and Courage (audio only)
- I Thought It Was Just Me (But it isn’t): Making the Journey from “What Will People Think?” to “I Am Enough”
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are.
- Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
- Rising Strong: How the Ability To Reset Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
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