About this series
Communication is rooted in the brain, and every person has a unique brain based on their past experiences. This means that every couple will have mismatches in the way they view issues and express feelings.
In this series, we start by unpacking the truth that our brains can change, and that we can choose to grow in empathy for our partner's worldview.
Then, we help couples deal with common communication mismatches, specifically when it comes to big emotions like anger, sadness, and affection.
Finally, we offer practical tools for everyday listening and speaking, so that each partner feels heard and free to share. Amazingly, 9 out of 10 users feel more prepared to better communicate with their partner after taking this series.
Try it out. You get Lasting for free.
Mental health professionals can get a free subscription to Lasting, plus 40% off for clients. Research shows that a digital supplement can accelerate healing.
So, how do therapists use Lasting?
Lasting is best integrated when you collaborate with your client on how it fits into their plan. Here are the best uses for our app:
Building and repairing emotional connection
Managing conflict
Communicating more openly (especially about emotions)
Rebuilding trust
Overcoming low sexual desire
Processing difficult emotions from attachment injuries and infidelities
Growing appreciation
If these issues describe your clients, then here are a few suggestions:
Assign Lasting “homework” in between sessions to help clients practice every day. Doing this also engages your client’s partner, who may not be willing to join couples therapy, and you can receive PDFs of their sessions.
See homework examples.→You can use the work they've completed in Lasting as a starting point for a therapy session. Ask them, "What was most helpful?" Maybe even, "What’s something that surfaced while you and your partner were using Lasting that you want to discuss?"
If you are working with both partners, then you can help them discuss their session comparisons, especially where they may disagree.