6+ Sue Johnson Quotes And Sayings

Following is our list of the best Sue Johnson quotes and sayings.

Love has an immense ability to help heal the devastating wounds that life sometimes deals us. Love also enhances our sense of connection to the larger world. Loving responsiveness is the foundation of a truly compassionate, civilized society. — Sue Johnson

Being the “best you can be” is really only possible when you are deeply connected to another. Splendid isolation is for planets, not people. — Sue Johnson

The most functional way to regulate difficult emotions in love relationships is to share them. — Sue Johnson

When love doesn't work, we hurt. Indeed, “hurt feelings” is a precisely accurate phrase, according to psychologist Naomi Eisenberger of the University of California. Her brain imaging studies show that rejection and exclusion trigger the same circuits in the same part of the brain, the anterior cingulate, as physical pain. — Sue Johnson

In insecure relationships, we disguise our vulnerabilities so our partner never really sees us. — Sue Johnson

Naming an emotion begins the process of regulating it and reflecting on it. — Sue Johnson