Communication can be difficult at times, especially when we are upset about something. Using “I” statements may allow us to work through disagreements in a way that allows everyone to express their own opinion and feelings. The “I” statement forces us to take responsibility for what we are thinking and feeling and stops us from... Continue Reading →
It’s Not You, It’s Me
Everyone makes mistakes in life, but that does not mean they are bad people. Sometimes we will meet people who are not good for us, but they aren't bad people. We have to remind ourselves that sometimes just because we love someone it does not make them good. For example, when we talk about family,... Continue Reading →
Stay Close
As we grow older, sometimes our circle gets smaller. Sometimes it's really not personal, life just happens and we have other priorities. We get to an age in which we begin to realize who we want to keep in our close circle. Therefore, we work to maintain and grow those friendships. Below I wrote some... Continue Reading →
How to Establish Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries in relationships are always present, even if sometimes they are difficult to see. They can be difficult to set and maintain, and we all have different ideas and experiences of what good boundaries are. Generally, all healthy boundaries have the same qualities: they protect all involved, they set the rules for engagement, they tell... Continue Reading →
Relationships
It is critically important during these times to stay close in our relationships with our loved ones. Ever since the beginning of the pandemic, isolation and loneliness bears a strong burden on individuals because of the lack of contact and communication. Most healthy relationships rely on sources of strength linked to shared similarities, friendships, individuality,... Continue Reading →
Galentine’s Day: Not Just for Gals (and How This Can Look During the Pandemic)
Galentine’s Day is a recent trend in America, where friends get together on February 13th (the day before Valentine’s Day) to celebrate friendship and the importance their relationships with one another has. It is really a great way to emphasize how important friendship is and how fulfilling platonic love can be in our lives. Originally,... Continue Reading →
The Power of Two: Use Climate Controls
Welcome back to my review of The Power of Two by Susan Heitler. In our last post we covered the second basic of dialogue which is, use the four S’s We discussed a cooperative and collaborative way to communicate that focuses on interlacing the thoughts and perspectives of the individuals to create a new mutual understanding.... Continue Reading →
The Power of Two: Use The Four S’
Welcome back to my review of The Power of Two by Susan Heitler. In our last post we covered the first basic of dialogue, braid your dialogue. We discussed a cooperative and collaborative way to communicate that focuses on interlacing the thoughts and perspectives of the individuals to create a new mutual understanding. Today we will be... Continue Reading →
A Review of The Power of Two: Bilateral Listening
Welcome back to my review of The Power of Two by Susan Heitler. In our last post we covered the sixth basic of listening, listen to feelings. We addressed what verbalizing emotions can be like for someone as well as how it is to be on the receiving end of emotions. Today we will be... Continue Reading →