Children are more open to adult influence when they feel a sense of connection, bonding, and caring. Building that strong parent-child relationship is primarily the adult’s responsibility. When children feel connected to us, they are more likely to listen, learn, share what is happening in their lives, and allow us to influence them. Connection creates […]
A book summary of Why Can’t I Let You Go? Break Free from Trauma Bonds, End Toxic Relationships, and Develop Healthy Attachments by Michelle Skeen (PhysD) & Kelly Skeen Introduction As a therapist I meet people who know their relationships are unhealthy. Yet they hang onto the belief they can fix themselves or the other […]
How to Cultivate Emotionally Safe Spaces In recent years, conversations about emotionally safe spaces have increased in workplaces, schools, counselling settings, and communities. Yet emotional safety is more complex than simply declaring a room, meeting, or organization to be “safe.” Every person enters a room or space with unique experiences, memories, wounds, beliefs, and hopes. […]
Almost every week I hear a client or others talk about a relationship they might end. “She drives me crazy! She talks negatively about her life, on and on.” Should you ditch the, so called, negative people in your life? According to motivational guru, Jim Rohn, “You are the average of the five people you […]
It’s a true delight to spend time with Brandi Heather, author of Return to Play: Rebuilding Resilience, Risk and Reconnection. I’ve been privileged to do just that and feel grateful to call her a friend. Brandi is an award-winning Disability and Inclusion Educator and Therapeutic Play Specialist. With a background in kinesiology and sport studies, […]
“Lean on me, when you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on…” Yes, we all need someone to lean on! It was at Sunday Service when Amy Bishop began singing Lean on Me, I thought of our world that often praises self-sufficiency and independence. Bill Withers’ 1972 classic, “Lean on […]
Have you ever watched helplessly while someone struggled with fear, anxiety, overwhelm, loss or discouragement? You are not alone in wanting to provide effective emotional support!
Relationship cut-offs are painful. They can trigger feelings of hurt, helplessness, hopelessness, and rejection. But here is help to repair a relationship.
Ready to make friends or to begin dating? Here are four simple steps to make new and emotionally safe relationships. Yes, you can make new friends.
Talk2MorePeople is like a communication and connection bible with a mix of personal vignettes, research, challenges, exercises, tools, and resources.
Knowing if you are a connector, maven or salesperson can strengthen your resilience. Where do you fit in Malcolm Gladwell’s descriptions that create tipping points?
Friendship is good therapy for women and men. Here is an exploration of girlfriends, friends in general, and concludes with Ten Friendship Sayings.