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

Practice Makes (Almost) Perfect

When I discovered Nonviolent Communication (NVC) it was an instant click. Most people I work with are also quite inspired by the Nonviolent Communication process. What makes the difference for people working to shift their relationships? Practice.

Family, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineOctober 16, 2023communication, relationships, nonviolent communication, couples, couples therapy, family Comments

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

All Days are Not Equal

We all have days when things seem to be flowing our way, and the other ones, when it seems like nothing is working out. On these days, particularly the ones where nothing is going your way how do you maintain connection with those around you? Do you let them know what’s happening for you?

Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 14, 2023communication, bad days, relationshipsComment

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

Tonglen and the Peonies ~ A Personal Story About Looking Inward.

This is a personal story about pain, peonies, Tibetan Tonglen and truly living through your own values —even when it isn’t so easy to remember how.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMay 30, 2023meditation, healing, nonviolent communication, self-awareness, mindfulness, therapy, health Comments

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

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