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

Thank You Very Much

A simple, yet robust thank you –only when it is absolutely true, is not a pleasantry, or good manners. It’s deep communication that serves the best of relationships.

CommunicationTerrie LewineApril 4, 2023nonviolent communication, gratitude, needs, communication, relationships Comments

Exclusion. Inclusion. Equity. Freedom.

How can we distinguish these precious needs, while meeting them in our communities, large and small? Those of us who are trying to navigate this question are struggling to feel confident in some of the choices we are facing.

inspiration, Communication, Black Lives Matter, WomenTerrie LewineApril 1, 2023blm, black lives matter, communication, equity, relationships, culture, difficult conversations Comments

Life is Busy ~ Where Does Your Relationship Fit In?

When people tell me they are busy I certainly understand. However sometimes that means code for ‘we aren’t going to do the work’. The funny (not funny) thing is that often the new strategies take up less actual time or the same amount of time than arguing. Take a look at these 5 things you can weave in immediately to shift your relationship.

Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 8, 2023relationship, relationships, communication, couples, couples therapy, happy relationships Comments

Football Through the Lens of Nonviolent Communication ~ Super Bowl Sunday in Philadelphia

I don't consider myself a fan of my local teams (sorry). Yet when we are winning, all of a sudden I care. Why? Because my deep needs for belonging and inspiration and joy and celebration are being wildly met.

inspiration, CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 12, 2023Philadelphia Eagles, eagles, superbowl, needs, nonviolent communication, sports, sports stories, Philadelphia Comment

Sharing Power with your Kids

Sharing power with your children without punishment might seem scary because most of us are quite used to the power over method of negotiation. And the power over in controlling our kids. Yet, we didn’t like it when we were being raised, so we are determined not to say no to our kids. We want them to like us, be our friends. It turns out that either of these choices aren’t the best given your intentions.

Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 31, 2023family, relationships, communication, children, parenting Comments

I Love my Partner, It's Our Communication That's the Problem

I hear so often from couples, “I love my partner so much. It’s our communication that suffers so.” If only they would put in the time it takes to learn good communication skills, they will find the joy and connection and even something deeper and more enjoyable than they can imagine.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 23, 2023love, relationships, partnership, communication, romance, therapy, couples therapyComment

Deep Medicine or Slimy Mess

A lot of the struggle people have when trying to communicate (difficult) things with each other is the meaning they make of what they hear. Discussions are rushed. We rarely take the time to slow down and hear each other.

Communication, Mindfulness, WomenTerrie LewineDecember 11, 2022medicine, healthy relationships, relationships, therapy, marriage, partnership, communication, connection Comment

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