by Karen | Jun 25, 2019 | Communication, Relationships, Self-Help
The Hailstorm vs. Turtle is an analogy created by Harville Hendrix to explain some of the very different ways a couple can behave and react within a relationship. Considering all the ways two people in a couple can be so very different, it often looks like the result... by Danielle | Oct 17, 2017 | Communication
Have you ever been in a conversation where someone smiled, acted polite, and used all of the politically correct phrasing… but something just felt off? Or have you ever said yes to someone’s request, when you really wanted to say, “no”? Intention – the driving... by Danielle | May 15, 2017 | Communication
Has this ever happened to you? Someone offered “helpful advice” that felt like an insult? An employer gives you a performance evaluation, but you left feeling like they want you to be a different person? Someone made a cutting remark, was critical, or insulted you,... by Nancy | Apr 10, 2016 | Anger, Differentiation, Marital Therapy, Marriage, Relationships, Uncategorized
If you can pardon the somewhat vulgar insinuation, I promise I have a point to my choice for the title of this blog. I just brewed up some Wild Mountain Blueberry coffee and am curled up by the fireplace with a warm blanket and my sweet kitty Bart, (ahhh!) and... by Nancy | Mar 21, 2016 | Codependent, Counterdependent, Differentiation, Individual Therapy, Relationships, Uncategorized
By request…today we are going to talk about a way of thinking, a paradigm that will help navigate the waters of relationship with folks that may not always be all that safe. This is a common question I have from clients that are working so hard to develop good...
