Episodes
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Relationships are challenging - it says so right in our theme song. That means conflict and ruptures are inevitable parts of parenting, friendship, and partnership. But how do we make things right again afterwards? Join us as we consider how to build the all important muscle of repair in all our most important relationships.
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In "Tell Me A Story," we thought about using storytelling to digest past events and changes. In this bonus mini-episode, Rebekka shares a technique for navigating future transitions: the story of what's going to happen. Join us as we consider the importance of helping others think about, plan, and prepare for bumps in the road of relating.
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Human beings are natural storytellers - we can harness the compelling power of story to help each other navigate the uncertainty and discomfort of transitions and changes both big and small. Join Diane and Rebekka as they add three powerful storytelling toys to the sandbox: the mini life review, the story of what happened (also known as the concrete narrative), and the story of the day.
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Diane recently saw the fantastic Mr. Rogers documentary, Won't You Be My Neighbor. In honor of the legendary Fred Rogers and his missionary zeal for radical kindness, we take a few moments to consider his legacy and its relationship to our time in the Sandbox. The Atlantic article on Fred Rogers' specific way of speaking to children can be found here.
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Rebekka's friend Chad was really excited when he listened to The Sandbox's first trailer, but had an important question: "What's in the Sandbox?" Take a listen as Diane and Rebekka give a quick preview of what kinds of fun relational "toys" we hope to offer all podcast listeners.
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Ever had the frustrating experience of trying to calm down an upset friend or loved one by using feeling language? Telling them, "You're so angry!" only seems to add fuel to the fire. But this shouldn't be, right? Decades of thought have promoted the use of feeling language when empathizing.
After face planting on this one many times, Diane stumbled upon a deceptively simple alternative that actually works: the language of intentions. It's about what's wanted and not wanted, what you like and what you don't like. That's it. Listen to find out how this handy technique can help you truly soothe and regulate people in distress.
Handy language of intentions pocket cue card available here - print double sided and cut into four cards!
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Poop and poop problems: they are the funniest serious things family therapists get to think about. Join Diane and Rebekka for a look at how challenges related to pooping speak to deeper familial emotional challenges and represent an important transitional phase in the life of a young child. Plus an overabundance of SFW scatological humor!
Resources from this episode:
-Toilet seat with built-in child's potty
-Squatty potty
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We use two arms when we relate to others; one holds the feelings, and the other holds the line. Join Diane and Rebekka on a thought-provoking, free-wheeling conversation about how we set boundaries in relationships, how our childhood experiences affect our parenting strategies, validation and improvisational comedy, and the importance of initiating repair when rupture has occurred. Come flex your reflective muscles and work the growth edge of your capacity for mindful relatedness on the first full-length episode of The Sandbox - let's play!
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Join Diane and Rebekka for an introduction to the mental playground we call "the Sandbox." We welcome you along for the ride as we think about all human relationships-romantic partnerships, parenting, friendships, work relationships-and how to make them work better. Communication is challenging - dive into the sandbox with us for some new ideas and metaphors to improve your relationships today.
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