Learning some effective ways to readdress how we look at and interact with conflict. Conflict is not an enjoyable human interaction for us. But it is something we need to learn how to interact with, communication effectively within it, and grow our capacity towards security and safety within it. Its important to first look at […]
At times in all relationships, we need to confront and address uncomfortable topics. It’s often very challenging to know how to approach it and what to say. Leading people to avoid it all together and patterns of behaviour and cycles develop and continue. These patterns/cycles are preventable. It’s important to first validate that challenging conversations […]
Grief is a type of learning. We process new information, and develop new neuro-pathways. The reality that we accept in life is often our learning is never ending we continue to grow and evolve. The exact same thing needs to be accepted for grief. Be gentle with ourselves and our loved ones the same way […]
Give yourself permission to share your expectations with those you are spending the Christmas and Holiday Season with. Having vulnerable conversations create such a depth of safety. Ponder these question and picture how you could raise them with your important people. Do we need to give gifts? Is there value in gift giving for us […]
Whether that’s setting boundaries, limits, or voicing your concern, your voice is a powerful source of action. The realities of using our voices that often isn’t seen as a strength is silence. Try to challenge yourself to notice the moments you are stepping into silence (as this is an action, it’s a choice) and question: […]
When you have experienced sufficient grief a common saying is “give it time, time heals all wounds.” This saying often leaves individuals feeling dismissed, not understood, and hurt. Time only moves forward. The reflection of the pain, the hurt, and of the absence is important in pulling the meaning of the loss. The meaning in […]
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We continuously hear about how important sleep is to our overall well-being. It’s great to acknowledge its importance but also important to develop a plan of action of practical ways to enhance the experience to avoid defeating yourself. Somethings to consider in developing your Sleep Routine: Time windows and Setting expectations/“stories of three” Bedtime—- Setting […]
One of the aspects of the experience of codependency is connected to the attempts of trying to gain control over something (or the entire relationship) as it feels unhealthy, and up to you to “fix it.” It becomes the narrative “if they’d just listen to me, if they’d just get help, etc.” the idea of […]
Expectations can hold us hostage in our own circumstance. Allowing ourselves to name expectations of the moment, day, and the event is key. Knowing what our minds are focusing on both consciously and unconsciously are key methods to setting the stage for our needs to be acknowledged, met, and wants identified. Holding unchecked expectations is […]
