A specific, research-backed phrase and technique for de-escalating a conversation that's going wrong in real time.
One of the most cited pieces of current relationship research is disarmingly simple: a short repair phrase, used the moment a conversation starts going sideways, measurably improves outcomes. This guide teaches that specific technique.
Inside: the psychology behind why a repair attempt works mid-conversation, "let me try that again" and other repair phrases worth having ready, using repair attempts without them feeling scripted or insincere, and building repair into a couple's or family's normal communication pattern. Short, specific, and immediately usable.
Includes quick-reference cheat sheets and tool/template checklists (print version), AI-powered prompts at the end of every chapter, and clickable links to Claude and ChatGPT in the digital version. Available in print (8.5×11, binder-ready) and digital (6×9, phone-optimized) formats. Instant download after purchase.
A specific, research-backed phrase and technique for de-escalating a conversation that's going wrong in real time.