This episode takes a clear and practical look at Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse—the four destructive communication patterns that predict relationship breakdown: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling.

You’ll learn how these patterns show up in everyday conversations, why they are so harmful, and the proven antidotes that help couples, co-parents, and families build healthier, more supportive communication.

Drawing from real therapeutic insight and evidence-based tools, this episode offers a roadmap for transforming conflict into understanding, building emotional safety, and strengthening the connections that matter most.

Perfect for listeners who want to improve communication, deepen their relationships, and apply effective therapeutic strategies in real life.

Learn More at TheTeenDoc

In this episode, Child Resilience is Learned: Proactive Tools and Trauma Skills for Kids in the Storm of Divorce, the hosts explore how pre-divorce counseling can help children navigate the emotional turbulence of family separation. They discuss the psychological impact of divorce on kids of different ages and highlight trauma-informed methods—like play therapy, CBT, and EMDR—that teach emotional regulation, stress management, and problem-solving. Listeners learn why resilience isn’t innate but built through structured support, and how early intervention empowers both children and parents to foster long-term emotional health and stability.

Teen Counseling Resources

TheTeenDoc

Specialized Mental Health Services

San Mateo Community Access Points

Mental Health Support