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title: "Triggers In Intimate Relationships - Center for Nonviolent Communication"
description: "Yuko and Go Goto guide a workshop on navigating emotional triggers in relationships through IFS, highlighting self-empathy and inner parts' roles in conflicts. With personal stories and drawing exercises, they teach recognizing inner dynamics for deeper empathy and connection."
url: "https://www.cnvc.org/video-library/triggers-in-intimate-relationships"
date: "2026-09-18T07:38:40+00:00"
language: "en-US"
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#  Triggers In Intimate Relationships

**Go Goto, Yuko Goto** - Length: 1h:10m - English

**Topic Areas:** Counseling & Coaching, Intimate Relationships, Mind-Body-Spirit

 Yuko and Go Goto, a couple from Osaka, Japan, lead a workshop focused on managing emotional triggers in intimate relationships. They introduce concepts from Internal Family Systems , emphasizing the importance of self-empathy and understanding the "inner parts" that contribute to conflicts. Through drawing exercises, participants explore their internal dialogues and the vulnerable "exile" parts behind their protective responses. The Gotos share personal stories, illustrating the value of recognizing and addressing these inner parts to foster deeper connection and empathy in relationships.