Before You Hit the Nuclear D Button
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Show Notes:
[02:50] I welcome Kongit to the show and she shares who she is and the nature of her work.
[03:45] Kongit’s background and training which qualifies her for her work and who is her clientele?
[06:45] What is couple’s therapy in Kongit’s counseling center?
[10:50] Kongit sees individuals and couples, but she can’t see you as a couple if you come to her as an individual.
[13:07] She describes the biology behind a couples relationship.
[16:13] How relationship dynamics change when you have children.
[19:41] Be honest and clear with yourself and your partner on your vision and quality of relationship which you want.
[21:23] Relationships need clarification, skill building and cultivation to work.
[23:49] One person is usually a bit more emotionally evolved than the other partner.
[27:54] Once one partner becomes emotional, you are no longer problem-solving.
[28:31] Issues that are being presented with couples in crisis.
[30:12] Differences between not having relationship skills and not knowing there is a problem in the relationship.
[32:10] Time involved in therapy and how Kongit approaches how much time she spends with her clients.
[33:45] How race and background play a role in relationships.
[35:31] Can you see Kongit if you live outside of LA?
[36:39] Kongit gives her words of advice to couples who are thinking about divorce.
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