Relationships: Strengthen emotional connections

Key Results

• Complete 5 exercises based on the Five Love Languages
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Weekly
• Participate in 4 sessions of Emotion-Focused Therapy with ICEEFT
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Use 7 empathy exercises from Greater Good Science Center
  Start value: 0, Target value: 7, Notification frequency: Every 2 weeks
• Attend 5 workshops on emotional connections by The Gottman Institute
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Use 10 relationship techniques from The Gottman Institute
  Start value: 0, Target value: 10, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Read 4 books on building emotional connections
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Complete 4 art therapy sessions
  Start value: 0, Target value: 4, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Practice active listening in 15 conversations
  Start value: 0, Target value: 15, Notification frequency: Weekly

Initiatives

• Participate in Emotion-Focused Therapy
  Engage in Emotion-Focused Therapy to strengthen emotional bonds using resources from ICEEFT.
• Use the Five Love Languages framework
  Identify and practice expressing love through the Five Love Languages as outlined by Gary Chapman.
• Engage in empathy-building exercises
  Use empathy-building exercises from resources like Greater Good Science Center to enhance understanding and connection.
• Read books on building emotional connections
  Read books like "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work" by John Gottman and "Hold Me Tight" by Sue Johnson.
• Practice emotional vulnerability
  Use exercises and techniques from Brené Brown’s work on vulnerability to deepen emotional connections.
• Use techniques like active listening and "I" statements
  Implement communication techniques that facilitate emotional connection, such as those recommended by The Gottman Institute.
• Use a couples’ journaling practice
  Start a couples’ journal to document and reflect on shared experiences and emotions, using resources from The Center for Journal Therapy.
• Explore art therapy for emotional expression
  Participate in art therapy sessions to explore and express emotions creatively, using guidance from the American Art Therapy Association.