After a break of about a week, restarted running this morning. 8 rounds on the track in the park, which makes it about 2 1/4 miles in half an hour. Later on 100 counts of Skipping, 2 rounds of 3 flights of staircase and 3 rounds of Suryanamaskar. Hope to maintain consistency this time around.
Monday 30 May 2011
Intimacy in Couple Interactions
One of the ingredients of a 'Healthy Marital Relationship' -
There is increasing evidence that a good, healthy relationship is not simply
the absence of conflict (e.g., Campbell & Fruzzetti, 2004). Rather, a
healthy relationship for both partners includes constructive conflict and
high levels of intimacy (e.g., Fruzzetti, 1996). Clearly, the “benefits” or
“goodies” (reinforcers) in relationships are intimacy and closeness. We define “intimacy” as a pattern of interacting in which one person is able to
disclose accurately her or his thoughts, emotions, wants, and so on, and in
response to those disclosures, the other person expresses acceptance and
understanding through validation, which in turn leads to the experience of
closeness and of being understood and/or supported (see also Fruzzetti &
Jacobson, 1990). Of course, these behaviors are mutual and reciprocal.
Thus, intimacy behaviors include accurate self-disclosures plus those responses that demonstrate awareness of the partner, understanding of the
partner, and support of the partner. We call responses that communicate acceptance and understanding validating. Thus, the self-disclosure/validating response cycle describes the core of intimate interactions." - in Mindfulness and Acceptance, Ed by S. C. Hayes et al, 2004
There is increasing evidence that a good, healthy relationship is not simply
the absence of conflict (e.g., Campbell & Fruzzetti, 2004). Rather, a
healthy relationship for both partners includes constructive conflict and
high levels of intimacy (e.g., Fruzzetti, 1996). Clearly, the “benefits” or
“goodies” (reinforcers) in relationships are intimacy and closeness. We define “intimacy” as a pattern of interacting in which one person is able to
disclose accurately her or his thoughts, emotions, wants, and so on, and in
response to those disclosures, the other person expresses acceptance and
understanding through validation, which in turn leads to the experience of
closeness and of being understood and/or supported (see also Fruzzetti &
Jacobson, 1990). Of course, these behaviors are mutual and reciprocal.
Thus, intimacy behaviors include accurate self-disclosures plus those responses that demonstrate awareness of the partner, understanding of the
partner, and support of the partner. We call responses that communicate acceptance and understanding validating. Thus, the self-disclosure/validating response cycle describes the core of intimate interactions." - in Mindfulness and Acceptance, Ed by S. C. Hayes et al, 2004
Saturday 28 May 2011
CSA
CSA is another "grey" area in our society. Subject of much taboo, it scars the individual and makes it difficult for her to form and maintain satisfactory relationships. The "breach of trust" colours most of the future interactions. Do 'forgiving' and mindful approaches to the traumatic memories help?
Gender Identity
Individuals in our "traditional" society faced up with Gender identity issues are subject to "Gender Dysphoria". One website I found useful in this regard is www.genderpsychology.org
Thursday 26 May 2011
Reflective Iron-ons
Reflective Iron-ons to clothing while planning to run in the dark! It's amazing how this field has developed. From training to equipment there is a whole host of resources available.
My First Post
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From listening always to express oneself sometimes, from reading what others have written to publish in a small way is a leap in our lives. This was one another thing to make Life Full. Happy reading.....
From listening always to express oneself sometimes, from reading what others have written to publish in a small way is a leap in our lives. This was one another thing to make Life Full. Happy reading.....
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