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

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

Winter Solstice Blessings For All

In the season of darkness and renewed intention I offer you my Winter Solstice Blessings.

Mindfulness, inspirationTerrie LewineDecember 17, 2023solstice, winter solstice, ceremony, prayers, holidaysComment

Autumnal Equinox Greetings

I didn’t grow up celebrating earth based holidays or events, yet they make sense to me now.

Health and Wellness, inspiration, SustainabilityTerrie LewineSeptember 23, 2023autumn, autumn equinox, autumnal equinox, harvest moon, health, mother earth, pagan, earth Comments

Tiny Contributions

One of the women in my ongoing NVC Practice Group shared that as she rises in age, remembers less and less, and is able to do less and less, she still each morning remembers that she would like to have her day include what she termed: Tiny Contributions. Here’s why I think this is so fabulous.

Family, inspiration, Mindfulness, CommunicationTerrie LewineJuly 31, 2023nonviolent communication, relationships, happy relationships, therapy, communication, contributions 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

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

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

Blessings to You for the New Year!

Has 2022 been a mix for you? People feeling hopeful and hopeless all at the same time. Confused and anxious, yet unsure why. People trying to head out and live life as it was, while everything seems different. There is also a burgeoning grace and aliveness.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Health and WellnessTerrie LewineDecember 29, 2022New Years, new years resolutions, blessings, mindfulness Comments

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