Exploring Empathy in Healthy, Unhealthy and Toxic Relationships with Laura Silverstein

AwakenHer with Corissa Stepp

What happens when we truly comprehend someone else's perspective, their heartache, joy, or fears, and emotionally connect with them, while setting aside our own biases and preconceptions? Join me and my distinguished guest, Laura Silverstein, a certified Gottman Couples Therapist, as we navigate the path less traveled to meaningful connections through empathy. Laura enlightens us on the subtle difference between empathy and sympathy, and offers a roadmap to cultivating more empathy, a necessary ingredient to create more intimacy in our relationships.
Venturing further into our conversation, we unravel the intricate dynamics of relationships, the power of vulnerability, and the hidden language of love. We tackle the art of navigating unintentional hurts and the challenge of self-acceptance in letting go of resentment. Striking a balance between finding the right time and ensuring both partners have the capacity to share and listen becomes part of our discourse, too. Embracing vulnerable conversations with intention and acknowledging the importance of self-empathy leads us to find a deeper meaning in our connections.
Lastly, we shine a light on the profound influence of inner child work and its potential to transform our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. We explore protective patterns and how trauma impacts our capacity for empathy. We underscore the importance of discerning between unhealthy relationship patterns and abusive, toxic relationships and how to seek appropriate support.
This episode is a journey towards understanding the intricacies of empathy in relationships and teaches us how to navigate the challenging yet rewarding path to meaningful connections. Join us on this enlightening ride!
Ways to Connect with Laura:
Websites: www.laurasilverstein.co
www.mainlinecounselingpartners.com
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Free Course: Empathy Made Easy

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Corissa is a Somatic Trauma-Informed Coach™ & Narcissistic Abuse Specialist™ who empowers women after they’ve endured narcissist trauma to rediscover who they are, reclaim their power and find the clarity and courage to move forward and live a life they love. Corissa is also a recovering people-pleaser and codependent who has endured way too many narcissistic relationships to count! She coaches not only from her knowledge and training but also from the wisdom she has gained from her own healing journey.
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Chapter

1. Exploring Empathy in Healthy, Unhealthy and Toxic Relationships with Laura Silverstein (00:00:00)

2. Power of Empathy in Relationships (00:00:09)

3. Understanding Relationship Dynamics (00:18:18)

4. Vulnerability in Relationships (00:22:31)

5. Inner Child Work and Empathy (00:39:06)

6. Seeking Help in Abusive Relationships (00:46:15)