by Chelsea | Jun 20, 2024 | Communication, Marriage, Relationships
Gaslighting vs. Respectful Disagreements In the complex landscape of human interactions, disagreements are inevitable. They are a natural part of life, stemming from diverse perspectives and experiences. However, it’s crucial to distinguish between healthy... by Kathy | Apr 29, 2020 | Communication, Shame
Rewriting history is when someone recounts certain events, but they spin or twist the facts around usually so that they are the victim of the story instead of having any fault in it. The more times they tell the story, the truer the twisted version of the story...
by Javan | Jan 30, 2020 | Communication, Relationships
Blame Is Ugly The Blame Game is a trap to keep you in a lower position in life. Blaming says, “there’s nothing I can do about how I feel or respond to this scenario. I have no control, so I’m a victim.” It also perpetuates the “she or he is the bad guy, villain, and...
by Javan | Jan 7, 2020 | Communication, Marriage
There is a lot of talk about “constructive” criticism, but is it really effective in creating change? Julie and John Gottman, couples’ therapists and researchers, suggest that there really is no such thing as constructive criticism....
by Morgan | Dec 25, 2019 | Communication, Relationships
The human brain has two sides, each of which has an important function. Depending on one’s personality and extenuating circumstances, one side may become more active than the other. Learning how to use your “wise mind” can be a lifesaver in having...