Is Confrontation Another Word for Disagreement?

Take a look at the difference between confrontation and simple difference of opinion. How to speak up and still invite dialogue and connection.

Family, Communication, inspiration, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineSeptember 20, 2025communication, confrontation, conflict resolution, therapy, nvc, nonviolent communication, couples therapyComment

I Couldn't Have Said it More Clearly

Has this happened to you? You clearly shared your point of view or asked for something and you find out later that what you said was completely misunderstood? Read on for all the ways to easily remedy this.

Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, WomenTerrie LewineFebruary 18, 2025communication, couples therapy, nonviolent communication, listening, empathyComment

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

It's Not What They Said, It's How They Said It

Tone 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.

inspiration, Communication, Mindfulness, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 19, 2024communication, relaitonships, therapy, nonviolent communication, connection, couples therapy, therapy for women, tone of voiceComment

Triggered? You Can Still Find Connection.

Triggered? It means you are no longer in control of your response in the present becuase you are wired to your past in some way.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 6, 2024triggered, anger, anger management, relationship, healthy relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, couples therapy, therapy Comments

Appreciations, When is it Too Much?

A relationship will suffer from too many complaints. I have yet to see or hear about a relationship that suffered from too much genuine appreciation.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2024gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, healthy communication, therapy, couples therapy Comments

Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect

When I discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC) it was an instant click. Most people I work with are also quite inspired by the Nonviolent Communication process. What makes the difference for people working to shift their relationships? Practice.

Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineOctober 16, 2023communication, relationships, nonviolent communication, couples, couples therapy, family Comments

Good Intentions?

Have you ever been told to assume good intentions when it comes to relationships and communication? I have. And I find it a bit challenging. However, I have something else that I’d like to suggest.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 1, 2023nonviolent communication, communication, intentions, relationships, healthy communication, couples therapy, commitment Comments

No Shame? All Gain.

What if I (or you) felt confident and excited to share all of who we are, no matter what? What if we truly opted out of good, bad, right, wrong thinking and into a deep sense of care and curiosity about ourselves and each other? I was astounded at how compelling this idea was and still is for me.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineApril 18, 2023shame, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, couples, couples therapy, authentic relatingComment

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