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View fullsize When working with couples and communication, we often discuss the message that you ‘intended to send’ and the message that your partner ‘received’- ultimately, your partner will react and respond to the message they receive. T
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View fullsize Say it with me now - THIS IS STILL NOT NORMAL!! We are supposed to be able to see/hug/visit our friends and family, we are supposed to be able to leave our home without it being a choice of risk, our kids should be able to see their teachers and frie
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View fullsize This is a common phrase that is often misunderstood. Phrases that are vague and frequently used seem to hold several possible meanings in different situations. Here are some ideas of how to be more specific in expressing yourself, so that your partne
View fullsize Fighting with your partner sucks! It can take up so much of your energy, joy, and thoughts. Although having these thoughts and feeling these feelings is common- therapy can help to minimize areas of frequent conflict and help you learn new skills to
View fullsize Instead of making the rule Don’t Fight In Front of the Kids- try to challenge yourselves to Only Fight FAIR in Front of the Kids. The difference is key in helping raise our littles to have a well-rounded sense of conflict resolution, healthy re
View fullsize Miscommunications happen when the message our partner hears is not the message we intended to communicate. Clarifying your message, and avoiding overly-used statements like this are helpful ways to make sure your communication is clear, direct, and e
View fullsize We learn so much from our families of origin- good and bad. If you grew up in a family with loud rowdy fights, you may avoid fights with your partner all together and show your children avoidance is the way to deal with conflict. When we choose to st
View fullsize Fair fighting takes a lot of practice, boundaries, and commitment. If you did not see many examples of this growing up- it may be even harder to imagine that the rush of emotions you feel during a conflict are even within your control! But, avoiding
View fullsize Fights between couples can get nasty, quick. If you notice that you and your partner have a pattern of fighting unfair, try introducing a conversation where you can each identify some ground rules for fighting with respect. Identify what will happen
View fullsize If you’re a parent who has endured the toddler years you most likely have a tool belt filled with strategies to avoid a tantrum and encourage collaboration with your child. You have likely spent hours reading books and blogs, and follow countle
View fullsize Think of a time you felt deeply heard, understood, and validated. What were some of the things your listener was doing or saying to communicate that they were actively listening? What was your response- did you escalate or deescalate? If you’re
View fullsize Have you ever felt unheard by your partner in the middle of a conversation? While it seems like you are both talking and listening, sometimes we get caught up in listening to respond rather than listening to understand. This is a skill that takes wor
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View fullsize One of the most effective ways to show that you are listening is to include nonverbal cues that are natural for you. If it feels forced don’t do it, but if you naturally want to shake your head or say mhm, go for it! #therapy #therapist #comm
View fullsize Have you ever tried naming your emotions? We can feel so overwhelmed by our emotions that it can take a conversation from 0-100 really quickly. By taking a moment to stop, reflect and name your emotions, you can begin to actively listen to what your