As therapists, we often see single-parents with the following emotional strain (although this isn’t limited to just single-parents it is often some of the most common among them).
Read MoreAlthough we focus solely on individual counseling, very often people come to us because their relationships may be a source of stress.How would it be to get along even better with others in your personal relationships and in the workplace? Getting along well with people sounds kind of general, so let’s break it down into some manageable and specific skills. By building the following skills, you may get along better with others:
Read MoreIneffective communication skills are something we see quite often in counseling.
Not only does ineffective communication harm relationships, it can erode self-esteem. Such communication patterns may actually be destructive, but, sadly, many people fall into the trap of using them. If you and your relationship partners follow these rules and steer clear of the traps of destructive communication, you will almost certainly feel better about not only each other and your relationship but yourself as well.
Read MoreListening skills are the building blocks of effective communication. These skills enable you to demonstrate that you are interested in what the other person has to say, as well as hearing and understanding the other person. Four key listening skills are open-ended questions, summary statements, reflective statements, and neutral questions and phrases. They are easy to learn with a little practice.
Read MoreNow we’ve filled up this one moment when we could be peaceful, and instead, filled it up with anxiety and worry. It really doesn’t get us very far.
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