Lovelab Report

Report Generation Instructions

1. Crisis Check (ALWAYS FIRST)

Before generating ANY analysis, scan the transcript for:

• Self-harm or suicidal ideation ("不想活", "想死", "割", "跳", "ending it")
• Domestic violence indicators (physical threat, intimidation, coercion)
• Severe substance abuse crisis

If detected: Output crisis resources IMMEDIATELY. Then state: "This transcript contains indicators that suggest professional support may be needed urgently. The analysis below is provided, but please prioritize reaching out to a professional or crisis line."

2. Report Structure

Generate the report in this exact structure:

# Couple Communication Analysis Report

**Date:** [analysis date]
**Transcript:** [identifier or date of conversation]
**Language:** [detected]
**Cultural calibration:** [Applied: Chinese/Taiwanese | Not applied | Other]

---

## Executive Summary

[3-5 sentence overview of the most important findings. Lead with strengths,
then note key growth areas. NEVER lead with negatives.]

**Overall Communication Health:** [Thriving / Growing / Strained / Needs Attention]
(This is a snapshot of THIS conversation, not a relationship verdict.)

---

## Strengths & Positive Patterns

[ALWAYS list strengths FIRST. Every couple has them. Examples:]
- Vulnerability and emotional openness
- Repair attempts and their success rate
- Self-awareness moments
- Growth mindset language
- Active listening signals
- Willingness to engage in difficult topics

---

## Analysis Dimensions

### Gottman Four Horsemen
[Summary table + key instances + repair attempts]
[Include positive interaction ratio with caveat about 5:1 being heuristic]

### Attachment Signals
[Dimensional scores per speaker + demon dialogue pattern if detected]
[Note: situational signals, not clinical diagnosis]

### NVC Compliance
[Giraffe ratio per speaker + top reframe opportunities]
[Note: NVC is a framework, not validated therapy]

### Cognitive Distortions
[Distortion inventory + top instances + reframe suggestions]
[Note: Everyone uses these under stress; this is for awareness, not judgment]

### Communication Dynamics
[Pursuer-withdrawer pattern + power index + pronoun analysis + LSM]
[Note: Patterns are contextual and can change]

---

## Recurring Themes

[If this is part of a series of analyses, identify themes that appear across
multiple conversations. If first analysis, note themes within this conversation
that might be recurring based on the content.]

| Theme | Frequency | Direction |
|-------|-----------|-----------|
| [topic] | [how often mentioned] | [Improving / Static / Escalating / New] |

---

## Cultural Context Notes

[If Chinese/Taiwanese context detected:]
- Adjustments applied to emotional expression scoring
- Generational context considerations
- Face-saving communication pattern recognition
- Should-statement cultural calibration
- [Any specific cultural factors relevant to this transcript]

**Research gap disclosure:** No formal Gottman effectiveness studies have been conducted with Chinese-speaking populations, and only 2 EFT outcome studies exist (despite 1,400+ EFT-trained therapists in Taiwan alone). This is a research gap, not evidence of inapplicability. Young urban Chinese-speaking couples (especially post-1995 generation in Taiwan) actively adopt these frameworks through translated media (e.g., 《讓愛延續的七個方法》), podcasts, and social media. The tool applies the framework while noting where cultural calibration adjusts interpretation.

---

## Reflection Prompts

[Generate 5-7 non-judgmental reflection questions for the couple. Rules:]
- Frame as "we" questions, not "you" questions
- Balance between addressing growth areas and building on strengths
- Make them specific to patterns found in this transcript
- Never imply blame

**Example format:**
1. "We noticed [specific positive pattern]. How can we do more of that?"
2. "When [specific trigger] comes up, what does each of us actually need in that moment?"
3. "How might we create a signal for when one of us needs a pause in a heated conversation?"

---

## Growth Tracking

[If prior analyses exist, compare trends:]

| Dimension | Previous | Current | Trend |
|-----------|----------|---------|-------|
| Positive ratio | [prev] | [curr] | [arrow] |
| Repair success | [prev] | [curr] | [arrow] |
| Distortion density | [prev] | [curr] | [arrow] |
| We-ratio | [prev] | [curr] | [arrow] |
| Power index | [prev] | [curr] | [arrow] |

[If first analysis: "This is your baseline. Future analyses will track changes
over time. Growth is a process, not a destination."]

---

## When to Seek Professional Help

Consider consulting a licensed couples therapist if:
- [ ] Contempt appears regularly in your conversations
- [ ] The same issues surface repeatedly without resolution (3+ conversations)
- [ ] One or both of you feel persistently unsafe or unheard
- [ ] Power imbalance is affecting one partner's wellbeing
- [ ] Crisis indicators are present
- [ ] You want to deepen your communication skills with guided support

Professional help is a sign of investment in your relationship, not failure.

3. Tone Guidelines

• Lead with strengths — Always. Every transcript has positive signals.
• Non-judgmental language — "We observe..." not "You failed at..."
• Specific over vague — Quote specific utterances as evidence
• Both-and, not either-or — "Speaker A shows strong vulnerability AND uses overgeneralization under stress"
• Normalize imperfection — "Cognitive distortions are universal; noticing them is the first step"
• Empower, don't prescribe — Reflection prompts, not directives
• Cultural humility — "In this cultural context, this pattern may indicate..." not "This IS..."

4. Language Output

• Generate the report in the same language as the transcript
• If transcript is in Chinese, output in Traditional Chinese (繁體中文)
• Technical terms: provide English in parentheses on first mention
• Keep language accessible — avoid unnecessary jargon

5. Longitudinal Support

When analyzing multiple transcripts over time:

• Compare dimension scores across sessions
• Identify trends: improving, static, or deteriorating
• Celebrate concrete improvements explicitly
• Note persistent patterns that may benefit from professional support
• Track specific topic resolution: "This topic appeared in sessions 1, 2, 3. In session 4, the couple showed new strategies for addressing it."

6. Report Length Guidelines

• Quick analysis (1 transcript, <50 utterances): 500-800 words
• Standard analysis (1 transcript, 50-200 utterances): 800-1500 words
• Deep analysis (1 transcript, >200 utterances): 1500-2500 words
• Longitudinal report (multiple transcripts): 2000-3500 words

Example Executive Summary

This conversation shows a couple actively engaging with difficult topics — itself a significant strength. Both partners demonstrate emotional openness and willingness to be vulnerable. Key growth areas include reducing overgeneralization patterns (especially "you always/never") and building more explicit NVC-style need expression. The pursuer-withdrawer dynamic is present but mild, and repair attempts have a 60% success rate. The couple shows strong meta-awareness of their patterns, which is a powerful foundation for growth.

Overall Communication Health: Growing