‘I deserve’ language is more about power over rather than power with. There is some sort of fight in that language. Which creates more distance rather than connection, don’t you think?

CommunicationTerrie LewineNovember 12, 2024deserve, communication, nonviolent communication, festivalComment

Back to Basics

The benefits of going back to basics —every now and then. Marshall teaching his work is such a gift to us.

Mindfulness, inspiration, CommunicationTerrie LewineOctober 21, 2024observations, nonviolent communication, communication, relationships, therapy, therapy for women Comments

Let Me Tell You a Story

Storytelling in relationships is essential to build closeness, mutual understanding, trust, connection and meet a wide variety of needs. Storytelling, however, is not a way to resolve conflict.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineOctober 8, 2024communicaiton, storytelling, couples, family, therapy, nonviolent communicationComment

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

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

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