284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel

This episode is brought to you by Alma. Visit to learn more Get the Couples Therapy 101 course: Join the Couples Therapist Inner Circle: Join The Couples Therapist Couch Facebook Group: In this solo episode, Shane dives into Connection as part of his mini-series, The 4 Cs in Relationships. Hear how containing boundaries & protective boundaries work in relationships, the difference between codependence & healthy connection, why so many couples struggle to get back to the honeymoon phase, how to help your clients develop true intimacy & connection, and your job as it relates to your partner.

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284: Connection: The 4 Cs in Relationships with Shane Birkel is an episode from The Couples Therapist Couch by Shane Birkel.

This episode is 40:13 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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