Further Thoughts on How To Keep Conflict From Creeping Up On You! 10/19/23 For various reasons, I suspect almost everyone is afraid of conflict. Because of this, we do all we can to avoid it. This includes redefining conflict as something other than what we are currently experiencing. We think, as long as we aren’t […]
Further thoughts on the most important step to take when in conflict! 10/12/23 Do either of you feel a bit of tension right now – this moment – between you?” I had stopped a couple mid-sentence in a recent counseling conversation to ask them the question. They looked at me, then at each other, as […]
Further thoughts on Supporting a Loved One in Mourning: Practical Tip and Guidance: Image by Sasin Tipchai from Pixabay What does someone need most when they are grieving? Dr. Alan Wolfelt from the Center For Loss & Life Transition, says they need a companion. In his work, Introduction to Companioning the Bereaved he says the following: “… the word […]
Further Thoughts on: Do You Fight With or Against Each Other When in Conflict? (CLICK HERE to watch the short video!) Picture the last argument you experienced. You were facing each other pointing out how you were right and the other was wrong. My guess is the conversation didn’t go very well. In fact, most likely […]
Further Thoughts on How To Connect While Decreasing Polarization… Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay It’s probably more true for most of us than we’d like to admit – whenever we differ with someone on important matters we feel disbelief and disdain. What? They don’t think like we think? What is wrong with them? Unchecked, the feelings lead to a […]
Further Thoughts on Silence… Image by Gaertringen from Pixabay Why is it so hard to be silent with someone? There are numerous times in life when being quiet or silent is best. We wake up in the morning before anyone else, so we practice silence. We are watching a movie, attending church, or have been called to an […]
Further Thoughts on: Do Your Words Matter? Here’s a very simple exercise: Take five minutes to write down the names of as many people as you can throughout your life, who have spoken to you with encouraging words (and upbeat tones) – supportive, helpful, positive, or life-giving words. Just write their names, one after another […]
Further Thoughts on When You Have Fallen Out of Love! Feelings come and go. Feelings are important – but they come and go. Feelings are like lights on a dashboard – they indicate something is taking place that is important to be aware of. Are your brights on? A dashboard light should let you know and remind […]
Further thoughts on What to Do When Someone Keeps Interrupting You! 8/24/23 Recently I was in a conversation which at one point somehow quickly turned into a “hot topic.” My new friend just lit up with loud arm-waving anger! I was really taken aback and immediately found myself withdrawing and doing what I could to […]
Why you should love conflict!
