What is Static Language and Why is it a Problem?

Confusing what you think about a situation with what actually happened can lead to distress in your relationships. It happens more often than you might think.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Family, CommunicationTerrie LewineFebruary 13, 2024communication, healthy relationships, healthy communication, therapy Comment

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

Appreciations, When is it Too Much?

A relationship will suffer from too many complaints. I have yet to see or hear about a relationship that suffered from too much genuine appreciation.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2024gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, healthy communication, therapy, couples therapy Comments

Feelings Helper –A Label I’ll Wear Proudly

I’m not a big fan of labels. They tend to leave us more disconnected rather than moving in the direction of mutual care and understanding. With a few exceptions.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 16, 2024feelings, communication, relationships, family, labels, coaching, therapy Comments

Could it be You?

There are lots of memes out there suggesting that ‘they’ are the cause of your relationship problems.. I think it isn’t just that simple. You might have something to do with it.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 29, 2023communication, relationships, therapy, relationship struggles 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

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