Your Video Toolbox Welcome!  Communication Danger Sign: Escalation - James & LadiosIn this clip, the Danger Sign of Escalation is evident as James and Ladios attempt to speak over one other through interruptions and elevated voices. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Escalation - Loren & DeeLoren & Dee provide an excellent example of how quickly a conversation can spin beyond control, often ending with a more serious topic that is well beyond where the conversation began— all common indicators of Escalation. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Invalidation - Lee & JessicaInvalidation is overtly expressed here when Lee claims that "nothing you're doing is working" as he talks with Jessica about disciplining the kids.
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 Communication Danger Sign: Invalidation - Sam & JessicaThe common Danger Sign of Invalidation is captured here with Sam interrupting Jessica and laughing as she expresses concern about his speed while driving. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Invalidation - Sam & TieraIt's not uncommon for couples to undermine one another with name calling. Sam and Tiera resort to this form of Invalidation as they discuss their expectations around communicating with their children. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Invalidation - Trina & JohnTrina displays the Danger Sign called Invalidation— by insulting her husband's intelligence— while they argue over household chores. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Negative Interpretations - David & JeannaDriving is the issue that David & Jeanna are discussing, but we see both of them engaging in the Communication Danger Sign called Negative Interpretations. Both assume the worst in one another's intentions. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Negative Interpretations - James & LadiosAs James & Ladios discuss issues of personal safety, we see Ladios fall into the pattern of interpreting James' action (entering the room to antagonize her) more negatively than he may have intended. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Negative Interpretations - Loren & DeeLoren & Dee help illustrate the Danger Sign that is hardest to recognize clearly: Negative Interpretation. In this clip, Loren interprets his wife's cleaning habits as far more negative than intended ("you leave [crumbs] for me on purpose"). |
 Communication Danger Sign: Negative Interpretations - Vince & VeronicaThis PREP classic video depicts the Communication Danger Sign called Negative Interpretations. Veronica hears Vince saying "your thing" and interprets his words as a way to get out of responsibility for something she sees as "our thing." |
 Couple Arguing about Being a TeamFor some, crying is a natural response to feeling frustrated, like we see here with Veronica & Vince, as they talk through a misunderstanding. |
 Couple Arguing about Car RepairsCouples can often experience circular arguments— arguments that go round and round without finding any way to move forward. While Tim and Bri maintain a good tone throughout this discussion, the words are taking them nowhere. |
 Couple Arguing about Following Rules of the RoadDavid & Jeanna struggle to find a respectful way to talk to one another and discover that the issues go beyond following the rules of the road. This couple expresses a common struggle with how to talk about the Hidden Issues that impact our daily lives. |
 Couple Arguing about LaundryEqual contribution toward household chores is another common conflict topic. Jay and Leola not only disagree about who is contributing to the problem, but also dismissing each other's point of view which helps to create more tension. |
 Couple Arguing about LaundryDavid & Jill discuss their ongoing issue with laundry soap and show how upsetting even the simplest of conversations can be and how quickly the conversation can become toxic, fueled by much bigger Issues. |
 Couple Arguing about Personal SpaceIt's not uncommon for people to focus more on being heard than on hearing one another, as we see with James and Ladios in this clip discussing her need for more personal space. |
 Couple Arguing about Spending Time TogetherHere's an example of a conversation that ends in a very different place than where it began. Bobby and Chloe's conversation illustrates how frustrating it can be for a couple to let multiple topics of conflict creep into one conversation. |
 Couple Arguing about their TeenagerJeff & Karen are clearly frustrated as they navigate new territory with their 16-year-old daughter and struggle to respectfully discuss how and if she should get her driver's license— giving another example of the ways people often respond in difficult conversations. |
 Couple Arguing about Watching FootballThis video clip of Christopher & Della discussing their priorities when it comes to watching football illustrates how many people tend to avoid or give up on communication when they're upset. |
 Invalidation - Sam and JessicaThe Danger Sign Invalidation is captured here with Sam interrupting his partner Jessica as she discusses a driving concern. |
 Withdrawal - Angelo and MariaSomeone might Withdraw (another Communication Danger Sign) to get away from conflict in the moment, but in the long run, this habit is detrimental to the well-being of a relationship. Angelo & Maria illustrate a classic example of Withdrawal.
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 Withdrawal - Christina and TylerThis clip provides an excellent example of one of the four Communication Danger Signs, Withdrawal. Their discussion— about the way they communicate in times of frustration— is echoed by Christina's body language.
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 Discusión entre Pareja sobre Las FinanciasEn este video Israel y Veronica discutan un Problema corriente en su relación sobre quien tiene control sobre el dinero. |
 La Técnica del que Tiene La PalabraLa habilidad de hablar con respeto es muy importante para las parejas. Vea a Hilario y Laura practicando La Técnica. En su primera práctica, anota cómo Hilario lidia con la reglas del orador, específicamente hable por sí mismo y deténgase para que el que escucha pueda parafrasear. Los Conceptos Claves de PREP: La Técnica del que Tiene La Palabra, Seguridad Emocional |
 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La InvalidaciónLas palabras pueden causar heridas profundas, especialmente entre una pareja. Vea el efecto de La Invalidación cuando Miguel dice "Ya estas fallando como mamá," y Liliana le refuta con sus propias Invalidaciones. Los Conceptos Claves de PREP: Señales de Peligro en la Comunicación, La Invalidación, Seguridad Emocional |
 La Técnica del que Tiene La PalabraLa habilidad de hablar con respeto es muy importante para las parejas. Vea a Miguel y Liliana practicando Le Técnica durante una plática acerca de cómo relacionar mejor con su hija. En su primera práctica, Miguel todavía está aprendiendo cómo parafrasear sin interrumpir. |
 Discusión entre Pareja acerca del Tiempo LibreTodas las parejas tienen episodios de discordia. Vea a Gabriel e Hilda discutiendo sobre el tiempo libre y Las Interpretaciones Negativas. |
 Discusión entre Pareja acerca del DineroA veces el enojo nos fracasa. Vea a Luis y Irasema discutiendo sobre el costo de trajes.
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 Discusión entre Pareja acerca de las Tareas del HogarHay veces en cada relación en que peleamos sobre un Problema pero no llegamos a un acuerdo. Vea a Miguel y Liliana discutiendo las tareas del hogar sin rumbo.
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 Discusión entre Pareja acerca de la ComunicaciónTodas las parejas tienen episodios de discordia. Gilberto y Stephania discutan sobre la falta de comunicación cuando Gilberto llega a casa después del trabajo. |
 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: Las Interpretaciones NegativasLas Interpretaciones Negativas son otra forma de la comunicación negativa. Vea un ejemplo de una Interpretación Negativa entre Miguel y Liliana cuando discutan quien tiene la falta para los sentimientos negativos de sus hijos sobre donde vivir. Nota: 'mobile home' es una casa rodante.
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 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: Las Interpretaciones NegativasLas Interpretaciones Negativas se dan cuando vemos o asumimos lo peor. Vea un ejemplo de una Interpretación Negativa cuando Francisco asuma que Diana no quiere solucionar un problema en su relación.
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 Discusión entre Pareja acerca del Manejo de los Niños 1Todas las parejas tienen episodios de discordia. Francisco y Diana discutan un Problema corriente en su relación sobre la mejor manera de disciplinar a los niños cuando hay un pleito entre ellos.
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 Discusión entre Pareja sobre el CompromisoHay veces que discutimos un Problema que afecta a la relación pero la realidad es que se trata de algo mas profundo. Vea a Gabriel e Hilda hablando sobre el trabajo de Gabriel pero a lo más profundo es una conversación sobre la confianza el compromiso en su relación. |
 Discusión entre Pareja acerca de ComportamientoA veces hablamos en pareja de un tema pero no llegamos a un acuerdo ni comunicamos de una forma segura emocionalmente. Vea como Héctor y Rosa discutan el Problema de comportamiento apropiado.
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 Discusión entre Pareja acerca de Las FinanciasHay veces en cada relación cuando no nos entendemos uno al otro. Vea un ejemplo de eso con Miguel y Liliana cuando hablan de un Problema muy familiar entre las parejas-las financias. |
 Una Pareja usando La Técnica del que tiene La PalabraLa Técnica es un método poderoso para mejorar la comunicación entre una pareja. Vea la diferencia que hace para Juan y Dolores cuando uno habla por si mismo y el otro escucha para entender.
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 Una Pareja usando La Técnica del que tiene La PalabraCuando sabemos cómo lidiar con las Señales de Peligro en una relación podemos hablar sin pelear. Vea a Israel y Verónica usando La Técnica cuando hablan sobre la necesidad de arreglar la camioneta ('van') de Verónica. Anota que Israel quiere refutar o responder en vez de parafrasear pero sigue en su papel de el que escucha y Verónica está feliz que la escuchó. |
 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La HuidaLa Huida es una de las Señales de Peligro en la Comunicación en que alguien se distancia del otro físicamente o emocionalmente. Vea como La Huida complica la comunicación entre Juan y Dolores mientras ellos hablan de su hijo.
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 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La InvalidaciónLa Invalidación es una de las Señales de Peligro en la Comunicación. En este video la comunicación entre Juan y Dolores fracasa por el uso de las invalidaciones.
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 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La InvalidaciónLa Invalidación es una de las Señales de Peligro en la Comunicación que destruye el sentido de seguridad emocional que necesitan las parejas. Vea como Héctor anula los sentimientos de su pareja.
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Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La InvalidaciónLas palabras pueden causar heridas profundas, especialmente entre una pareja. Vea el efecto de La Invalidación cuando Miguel dice "Ya estas fallando como mamá," y Liliana le refuta con sus propias Invalidaciones. |
 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La Intensificación¿Cuando ambas personas hablan quien escucha? La Intensificación es una de las Señales de Peligro en la Comunicación. Vea un ejemplo de La Intensificación entre Miguel y Liliana y como no pueden fijarse en un solo tema en su conversación sobre donde vivir. |
 Señal de Peligro en la Comunicación: La IntensificaciónEn este video, Juan y Dolores discuten como deben manejar su relación con su hijo Norberto. Pero en vez de conversar se dicen cosas que lastiman y que son difíciles de borrar, o lo que llamamos La Intensificación. |
 Communication Danger Sign: EscalationLoren & Dee provide an excellent example of how quickly a conversation can spin beyond control, often ending with a more serious topic that is well beyond where the conversation began— all common indicators of Escalation. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Escalation - Gary & PamIn this clip, we witness Gary & Pam discussing household chores in ways that damage Emotional Safety with back-and-forth negative, escalating momentum. |
 Communication Danger Sign: Invalidation - John and TrinaThis clip is an animated representation of John & Trina who, while talking about household chores, display the Danger Sign called Invalidation. Trina insults her husband's intelligence by claiming that it should be "obvious" to see that she needs help. |
 Couple Arguing about FootballIn this animated clip of Christopher & Della, we get to see layers of conflict surfacing around the Issue of watching football. |
 Couple using the Speaker Listener TechniqueChristopher & Della return to the same conversation about watching football, but employ the Speaker Listener Technique this time around. You'll see primary Hidden Issues expressed for the first time as a product of having a strategy for a respectful and productive conversation. |
 Negative Interpretation Animation Loren and DeeIn this animated version, Loren & Dee help illustrate the Danger Sign that is hardest to recognize clearly: Negative Interpretations. In this clip, Loren interprets his wife's cleaning habits as far more negative than intended ("you leave [crumbs] for me on purpose"). |
 The Laundry Soap Couple AnimationDavid & Jill discuss their ongoing issue with laundry soap and show us how upsetting even the simplest of conversations can make us and how quickly the conversation can become toxic, fueled by much bigger Issues. |
 Withdrawal Animation Angelo and MariaSomeone might Withdraw (another Communication Danger Sign) to get away from conflict in the moment, but in the long run, this habit is detrimental to the well-being of a relationship. Angelo & Maria illustrate a classic example of Withdrawal. |
 Anger & Stress: Letting FLo Drive (Lecture Doodle)When we are angry or stressed, our brains are primed to act without thinking. This Lecture Doodle illustrates how our brains work when we are in those stressful or dangerous situations and helps explain the need to actively put our Frontal Lobes back in charge before having important conversations with others. |
 Couple using the Speaker Listener Technique (2)In this clip, Tim & Neva use the Speaker Listener Technique for the first time as they work through an issue with the way Tim prioritizes her needs. We can see how the technique provides the safety necessary for Neva to share her concerns safely and respectfully. |
 Issues and Events & Hidden Issues Model: Beneath the Surface (Lecture Doodle)This Lecture Doodle explains PREP's Events, Issues & Hidden Issues model in order to help participants understand the layers of complexity, ultimately recognizing the source of conflict. |
 Learning Time OutRelationship expert Dr. Howard J. Markman coaches James and Ladios through the Time Out skill to help them stop the negative momentum in their conversation and come back to one another with more patience. |
 Relationship DUI (Lecture Doodle)The Relationship DUI Lecture Doodle (Decisions Under the Influence) explains why people so easily get stuck in the wrong relationship because of Sliding rather than Deciding. |
 Speaker Listener TechniqueThe most dynamic skill in PREP's relationship education approach is the Speaker Listener Technique— a structured model of communication that preserves Emotional Safety around difficult conversations by making it hard to engage in the Danger Signs. This video teaches the technique and shows James & Ladios put the skill into practice for the first time. |
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 Coaching InstructionDr. Galena Rhoades teaches the Speaker Listener Technique to a couple. Gain insight into being a more effective coach, as relationship expert, Dr. Howard J. Markman comments throughout providing coaching tips. |
 Coaching the Speaker Listener TechniqueWatch how PREP experts teach and coach a couple through the Speaker Listener Technique. In this video, you will see Dr. Galena Rhoades coach John and Joni through a tough conversation they're having about their son's wedding. |
Learning Time OutRelationship expert Dr. Howard J. Markman coaches James and Ladios through the Time Out skill to help them stop the negative momentum in their conversation and come back to one another with more patience. |
 Ambiguity and Relationships TodayDr. Scott Stanley reminds us that the contemporary value of relationship ambiguity comes at the cost of feeling stuck in the inertia of a relationship. He reminds us that we can help young couples Decide their futures by facilitating conversations about what they want and where they're going. |
 Sliding vs. DecidingLeading researcher Dr. Scott Stanley discusses concerns over the patterns of contemporary relationships that most impact a couple's long-term commitment: Sliding through major transitions before making clear Decisions about what they want for the future. |
 Teeter-Totters and Asymmetrical Commitment: Seeing What You SawDr. Scott Stanley gives a live talk on asymmetrical commitment and relationship ambiguity to an audience in Denver Colorado. |
 Understanding CommitmentDr. Scott Stanley, Research Professor and Co-Director of the Center for Marital and Family Studies at the University of Denver, presents his definitions and suggestions for building and sustaining a dedicated commitment in a relationship. |
 Warm & Safe... Like a Nuclear ReactorMuch like effectively containing a nuclear reactor, PREP strategies for communication are about managing potential conflict (the heat) successfully, keeping the relationship safe from catastrophic damage. |
 What Happens in VegasDr. Galena Rhoades— one of the lead researchers for the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia study "Before 'I Do' What Do Premarital Experiences Have to Do with Marital Quality Among Today's Young Adults?"— discusses the study's results. |
 Anger & Stress Letting FLo Drive Lecture DoodleAnger & Stress: Letting Flo Drive (Lecture Doodle)
When we are angry or stressed, our brains are primed to act without thinking. This Lecture Doodle illustrates how our brains work when we are in those stressful or dangerous situations and helps explain the need to actively put our Frontal Lobes back in charge before having important conversations with others.
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 Communication Lecture Doodle 2017Communication(Lecture Doodle)
We all start out in life needing to learn how to communicate. This Lecture Doodle illustrates the tools that will increase everyone's abilities to communicate well in every situation of life.
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Issues, Events & Hidden Issues Model:EventsBeneath the SurfaceThis Lecture Doodle explains PREP's Events, Issues & Hidden Issues model in order to help participants understand the layers of complexity, ultimately recognizing the source of conflict.
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Relationship DUI Lecture DoodleThe Relationship DUI Lecture Doodle (Decisions Under the Influence) explains why people so easily get stuck in the wrong relationship because of Sliding rather than Deciding.
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