Kathryn Ford M.D.

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Different Coping Styles

March 28, 2020 kathrynford

I was a newly minted psychiatrist in 1989, when the largest earthquake since 1906 struck the Bay Area. The couples I was seeing were having trouble staying connected, and helping each other through the crisis. As I listened it seemed that some of their difficulty had to do with … [Read more...]

Blog, Uncategorized connecting, coping, couples, dialogue, difficult conversations, relationship

Kathryn Ford, M.D. helps couples to stay open to each other by cultivating present-moment awareness, especially Aperture Awareness™ , the felt sensation of availability for connection. Also read my blog on Psychology Today

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“Dr. Ford is brilliant as an expert and as an instructor…she conveys learning material in a clear, concise, and relatable manner.”

“Dr. Ford is an excellent speaker, extremely knowledgeable, and addressed the subject of this course in a very clear, understandable way. Her manner of of inviting questions and class discussion was respectful and made it safe and easy to participate.”

“The way that I communicate with EVERYONE changed after just the first Saturday and the phone session.”

“This course was a wonderful support to my husband’s and my efforts to open up in our communication with each other. Dr. Ford’s empathetic yet practical feedback allowed us to be realistic in our expectations and kept the experience of new approaches from becoming overwhelming. I would definitely take another course with Dr. Ford”

“Profoundly appreciated Dr. Ford’s exceptional perceptive skill and nuanced articulation…Can’t wait to sign up for her next course in this program or elsewhere.”

“Exceptional teacher and clinician! Would highly recommend her course!!”

“Thank you for a wonderful, thought-provoking class!”

 

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Get Ready for Your Next Big Relationship: Have Hard Conversations

Self-Compassion: The Key to Loving the World

  • Attuned= Mind reading + speaking
  • Connect to feel better
  • Mood Management
  • Different Coping Styles
  • Emotional Contagion
  • Difficult Conversations: The “Doorbell” Strategy
  • Repair After Injury
  • The Power of an Inspiring Vision

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