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

Narcissus Poeticus: Beauty, Beast or Both?

Are you struggling with a Narcissist in your life? Here’s something you might consider doing.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJune 4, 2024narcissist, narcissism, relationships, healthy relationships, partnerships, communicationComment

Connection Lost and Found

While we say we are desperately seeking connection, many times it is lost because of our own behaviors, choices and communication, rather than what another person is doing. This is good news!

Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineMay 13, 2024connection, communication, relationships, conflict resolution, nvc, difficult conversations Comments

Be the Worm

Look to your compost bin for the wisdom that worms offer when it comes to navigating relationships.

Mindfulness, inspiration, CommunicationTerrie LewineApril 7, 2024composting, worm, communication, empathy, relationships Comment

Solar Eclipse Magic

Folks who say why bother for the short number of minutes that it will be? I have an answer that really is a non-answer because it is truly experiential. Perhaps for you there is no reason.

Mindfulness, Sustainability, inspirationTerrie LewineApril 1, 2024eclipse, solar eclipse, mindfulness, mother earth, sacred, philaadelphia, path of totality, relationships Comments

Before You Say It...

Everything we say and do is an attempt to meet a need. This is the foundation of the work and practice of Nonviolent Communication. How aware are you of anyone’s needs before you say something?

Mindfulness, Communication, Self Care, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMarch 16, 2024communication, nonviolent communication, mindfulness Comments

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