Random Rules

How do you make the choices in your life? When you make agreements –or ask for what you want, are you stuck in a strategy? You might say no to this, and I’m encouraging you to check in and explore more deeply how you are weaving your life choices together.

Health and Wellness, FamilyTerrie LewineSeptember 20, 2024rules, parenting, communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, couplesComment

Is it Me? Or is it You?

The struggle can be real, navigating the filters that we have, especially when we are in a conversation with someone else, who has their own filters

Family, Communication, inspirationTerrie LewineAugust 26, 2024requests, communication, personal story, nonviolent communication, neuroplasticity, filters, relationships Comment

Toxic Relationships ~ What Does this Mean?

Toxic Relationships. Toxic Conversations. Toxic People. What do you mean when you use this word toxic?

Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 15, 2024toxic relationships, toxic people, relationship, communication, therapy Comments

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.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJuly 29, 2024agreements, communication, needs, healthy relationshipis, commitmentComment

Can You Do This?

As you know by now, saying yes when we mean no leads to resentment. We blame the other person for asking. This can often lead to avoiding people, leaving them confused or hurt, not understanding why you are choosing more distance.

Communication, FamilyTerrie LewineJuly 23, 2024nonviolent communication, communication, requests, therapy, relationshipsComment

A Pile of Bricks

When is a pile of bricks just a pile of bricks? Always. The meaning we make of the pile of bricks is a perfect example of the importance of using simple observations when hoping for connection in relationships.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJune 25, 2024observations, nonviolent communication, relationships, communication, connection, therapy, couples counseling Comments

Narcissus Poeticus: Beauty, Beast or Both?

Are you struggling with a Narcissist in your life? Here’s something you might consider doing.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJune 4, 2024narcissist, narcissism, relationships, healthy relationships, partnerships, communicationComment

Connection Lost and Found

While we say we are desperately seeking connection, many times it is lost because of our own behaviors, choices and communication, rather than what another person is doing. This is good news!