4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse - Gottman Institute Blog

Couples Therapy
Written By Arijana Palme

The 4 Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse framework is central to the Gottman Method of Couples Counselling. The 4 different ‘horsemen’ represent a style of conflict management that impedes productive and compassionate resolution between partners. The first step is to identify which style you most utilize then consciously letting that go and learning a more supportive and helpful way to navigate challenging relationship moments.

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pie chart of the 4 horsemen of the relationship apocalypse; criticism, contempt, stonewalling and defensiveness
Arijana Palme

Arijana is a one of the co-owners of Access, a trained social worker and therapy enthusiast. Her personal mental health journey has been life-changing and she’s dedicated to making Access Therapy a place where you can make your own personal transformation.

https://www.accesstherapy.ca/about-arijana
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