Before You Say It...

Everything 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?

Mindfulness, Communication, Self Care, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 16, 2024communication, nonviolent communication, mindfulness Comments

Don't Lose Sleep Over It

I did a thing. We turned our clocks forward an hour and I didn’t miss a minute of sleep!

inspiration, Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMarch 10, 2024needs, strategies, nonviolent communication, time chage, healthy life, healthComment

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

Empathy Wars

Empathy is powerful. It can transform even the most challenging moments in relationships.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 12, 2023empathy, communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, therapy, couples Comments

Feeling Lonely? You Are Not the Only One

Are you feeling lonely? Perhaps it’s not quite the word you would choose. Yet somehow the word blends in with feeling kind of ‘off’ in often unidentifiable ways. Here are some ways to navigate through this.

Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, Self CareTerrie LewineDecember 6, 2023feelings, relationships, communicaiton, nonviolent communication, mental illness, mental wellness, therapy Comments

Let's Play a Game

The 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.

Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineNovember 12, 2023relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, therapyComment

Happy Holiday How To

There are some lucky folks who just adore the holiday season. It reminds them of their childhoods filled with laughter and family. Perhaps they have created rituals of their own, or are carrying on family traditions that are filled with meaning. A time of giving and receiving, and being surrounded by loved ones. Then there are the rest of us.

Family, Communication, Relationships, Self CareTerrie LewineNovember 7, 2023holidays, christmas, thanksgiving, family, traditions, ceremony, communication, friendship, grief, nonviolent communication 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

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