Ask the Experts | Erin & Stephen Mitchell | IG Live Q&A
Erin and Stephen are authors of Too Tired to Fight and the cofounders of Couples Counseling for Parents, a company focused on providing access to research-informed, psychologically sound online education for couples. Both have a clinical education—Stephen, a PhD in medical family therapy, and Erin, a master’s degree in counseling psychology—and they have a combined 23 years of experience providing counseling and education. They have been married for 16 years and have three kids.
Questions answered:
How can we approach conversations about feeling tired or overwhelmed without turning it into a competition?
How do we navigate differing parenting styles without letting it create resentment between us?
What’s the best way to bring up feeling disconnected without hurting my partner's feelings?
What’s the best way to suggest therapy or counseling without making it seem like we’re in trouble?
How do I ask for more intimacy without making it feel like I’m pressuring my partner?
What can we do to shift from ‘keeping score’ to feeling like a team in our parenting partnership?
What are some ways to show appreciation for each other when we’re both running on empty?