Divorce Cowboy • Communication

Don't react.
Get steady first.

Step 1: Listen. What did she say?

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Mirror

Repeat it back.

Repeat her key words. Not your interpretation. Her words. It shows you heard her.

She said:

Step 2: Mirror. Pull out her 3 key words.

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Label

What emotion is underneath what she said? Name it. Even if you are guessing.

She said:

Step 3: Label. What is the emotion underneath it?

Divorce Cowboy • Communication

Your Steady Response

1. Listen

2. Mirror

3. Label

Now write your response

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