Mismatches and Repair
A seemingly perfect interaction between a mother and her toddler reveals the importance of experiencing small mismatches in relationships. When the mother freezes in response to the child, the little girl struggles to cope, highlighting the need for practice in navigating disconnection. Just as marathon training builds capacity to handle stress, so too do these small relational disruptions prepare individuals for larger challenges.In this clip
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