Look to your compost bin for the wisdom that worms offer when it comes to navigating relationships.
Read MoreEverything we say and do is an attempt to meet a need. This is the foundation of the work and practice of Nonviolent Communication. How aware are you of anyone’s needs before you say something?
Read MoreTone of voice can be a way we share our feelings without revealing (or even knowing) what those feelings are. It can be hidden disappointment, anger, hurt coming out (intentionally or not) as a sucker punch to the person we are talking to.
Read MoreConfusing what you think about a situation with what actually happened can lead to distress in your relationships. It happens more often than you might think.
Read MoreTriggered? It means you are no longer in control of your response in the present becuase you are wired to your past in some way.
Read MoreI’m not a big fan of labels. They tend to leave us more disconnected rather than moving in the direction of mutual care and understanding. With a few exceptions.
Read MoreThere are lots of memes out there suggesting that ‘they’ are the cause of your relationship problems.. I think it isn’t just that simple. You might have something to do with it.
Read MoreEmpathy is powerful. It can transform even the most challenging moments in relationships.
Read MoreThe name of this game is how many strategies can we come up with to meet the needs of all involved. The winner of this game is you and all of the folks you have relationships with.
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