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Joanna Filek

Psychotherapist | Inspiro Clinic

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Practical tools for communication and emotional regulation

Couples Workshop Series
in Krakow

Do you and your partner keep arguing about the same thing?

Do conversations sometimes quickly turn into frustration, defensiveness, or distance?

You are not alone.

Most couples don't need more love.

They need better tools for moments of stress and conflict.

This series will help you recognize activation, communicate clearly, and effectively return to intimacy.

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Why do couples get stuck?

During conflict, many of us lose access to calm communication. Instead, the body goes into stress responses.

Typical reactions include:

  • Tension
  • Raised voice
  • Shutting down
  • Criticism
  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Emotional flooding
  • Withdrawal
  • Defensiveness

When this happens, the conversation is no longer about the topic – it becomes a clash of two nervous systems reacting to stress. Good news: these patterns can be changed.

Stress responses

Participants will learn how to:

Concrete skills for navigating relationship difficulties.

Recognize early signs of activation

Notice what happens in your body before the conflict escalates:

  • Tension in the stomach or jaw
  • Shallow breathing
  • Neck and shoulder tension
  • A sense of urgency or desire to escape

Communicate feelings clearly

Instead of blaming, learn to express your inner self to reduce defensiveness:

  • "I feel unheard right now"
  • "I feel overwhelmed"
  • "I feel sadness / frustration / anger"

Notice your partner's reactions

Recognize your partner's signals respectfully and without judgment:

  • Raised voice or silence
  • Avoiding eye contact
  • Pacing or turning away

Regulate emotions during conversation

Practical tools for calming the nervous system in moments of tension:

  • Grounding techniques
  • Breath and posture regulation
  • Slowing down the pace of exchange

Pause, Reset, and Reconnect

Sometimes the healthiest step is to stop:

  • How to pause without abandoning the topic
  • Separate regulation and return to the conversation
  • Mutual return to connection

Working with anger

Anger is a signal of important needs. Learn to listen to it without attacking:

  • Crossed boundaries
  • Pain hidden beneath the surface
  • The need for change or repair

Exercises may include healthy movement, emotional release practices, and regulation – individually and in pairs – in a safe environment.

Workshop Format

It is a structured educational and experiential program that combines:

  • Short theoretical segments
  • Private exercises for couples (not in public)
  • Emotional regulation practices
  • Support and guidance from facilitators

Privacy and Voluntariness

Participants are not asked to share details of their relationship with the group.

All exercises take place privately between partners. Participation in each is always voluntary.

Series Structure

Module 1 – Understanding Emotional Reactivity

Saturday, May 9 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Learn the mechanisms of conflict formation in the body. Learn to recognize nervous system activation and apply regulation tools in moments of stress.

Module 2 – Working with strong emotions without escalation

Saturday, May 9 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM

Learn to communicate needs and emotions (including anger as information) constructively, expressing the impact of a situation without blaming your partner.

Part 3 – Weekend Immersion: Repair and Safety

Dates to be announced soon

During this session, we will recall the foundations from Modules 1 and 2, and then move on to advanced bonding skills.

  • Boundaries: Clear requests and communicating needs.
  • Advanced: Skillful pausing and returning to difficult conversations.
  • The Art of Repair: Regaining intimacy after an emotional rupture.

What makes us different?

This is not group therapy. It is not about blaming each other or publicly revealing private matters. It is a guided learning space where you build:

✅ Awareness and resilience
✅ Communication skills
✅ Healthy conflict habits
✅ A stronger bond

Who is this series for?

  • You repeat the same arguments and disputes
  • You care about each other, but get stuck in stress
  • You want to feel closeness even in difficult times
  • You want support before problems grow

"You don't have to be in a crisis to benefit. No prior experience in therapy is required."

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