I Almost Missed the Train!

I took the train to New York recently. Time of departure was 9:46am. On my ride to the train station there was an abundance of traffic, so my estimated time to arrive at 9:20am was more like 9:30am. Did I make the train? Or did I almost miss it? Or both? It’s all about obsesrvations.

inspiration, Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineJuly 8, 2025train, observations, noticing, nonviolent communicaiton, communicationComment

Sorry (Not Sorry) for Interrupting

Interrupting sure does have a bad rap. I can easily understand why. Often, we are just hoping to shut someone up. Yet, I think it can be a useful and successful strategy to find connection.

Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineJune 2, 2025interrupting, communication, connectionComment

I Wish I Could

When you say this, who are you giving the power to? If you think you can’t, why?

Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineMay 20, 2025choice, powerful, autonomy, freedom, nonviolent communication, nvc Comments

Loving Conflict

In general, conflict has a bad rap, something to be avoided. For many, literally to be avoided at all costs. Truthfully, the costs might be more than you anticipate or imagine.

inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineFebruary 10, 2025conflict, conflict resolution, love, healthy relationshipis, communication Comments

Back to Basics

The benefits of going back to basics —every now and then. Marshall teaching his work is such a gift to us.

Mindfulness, inspiration, CommunicationTerrie LewineOctober 21, 2024observations, nonviolent communication, communication, relationships, therapy, therapy for women Comments

Let Me Tell You a Story

Storytelling in relationships is essential to build closeness, mutual understanding, trust, connection and meet a wide variety of needs. Storytelling, however, is not a way to resolve conflict.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineOctober 8, 2024communicaiton, storytelling, couples, family, therapy, nonviolent communicationComment

Tell me More!

In your challenging moments, how to you interrupt the automatic stress responses and find the connection that you long for? Here's a how to.

Communication, Mindfulness, Relationships, Self CareTerrie LewineSeptember 30, 2024communication, triggered, stress relief, couples, couples counseling, couples therapy Comment

Keeping Agreements. Maybe We Do. Maybe We Don't.

Do you find yourself wanting to shift or make a new agreement with someone, yet a sometimes subtle and sometimes booming voice takes over saying, “I said I would so I should.”? Maybe this creates more distance and disappointment than changing your agreements.