Healthy relationships aren't rupture-free. They're repair-capable.

Every relationship experiences conflict, misunderstanding, and moments of hurt. What matters isn't simply what happens when things go wrong, but how we find our way back to one another.

In this episode, Dr. Trevor Hislop explores Repair, the fourth movement of the Renovi Flow, and how our attempts to protect ourselves can sometimes create the very disconnection we're trying to avoid.

Drawing from clinical experience, relationship research, and biblical wisdom, Trevor introduces the REPAIR Pathway, a practical framework from Renovi Relational Therapy (RRT):

• R — Recall the Moment: Name what happened.
• E — Explore Your Inner World: Understand your emotions and reactions.
• P — Pay Attention to Impact: Understand how your response affected the other person.
• A — Apologize Clearly: Take responsibility for your part.
• I — Imagine a Better Way: Identify a healthier response.
• R — Renew Your Intention: Commit to meaningful change.

Whether in marriage, parenting, friendships, or leadership, repair begins when we learn to stay present, stay curious, and stay humble—moving from protection toward connection.

Free Resource: Repair Practice Guide

Put these insights into practice with the free Repair Practice Guide, designed to help you work through the six steps and begin strengthening your relationships.

Download the Repair Practice Guide

Learn more about Renovi Relational Therapy and explore additional resources at trevorhislop.com.

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