Fear of conflict is arguably the biggest barrier preventing many of us from setting healthy boundaries in our lives. But how do we overcome it? Do we have to completely change who we are? Do we have to be mean and start saying no all the time? Are the changes we want to make even […]
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Maybe you’d like to be more social—to make more friends, go to more events, or even find a new partner. But, when you get the chance to meet new people, you’re not sure what to say. Maybe you stumble through an awkward opening, go quiet, or avoid situations in which you could meet new people
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What even are “red flags” and why is it so important to recognize them in our relationships? An even bigger question: What should I do when I do find some? Keep reading to learn about seven of the major relationship red flags to watch out for and some tips for what to do if you come
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When it comes to setting boundaries, Brené Brown said it best: “Compassionate people ask for what they need. They say no when they need to, and when they say yes, they mean it. They’re compassionate because boundaries keep them out of resentment.” Did anyone else hear that mic drop?!? If you did (and it was
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We have the power to escalate each other and help calm each other. Take a look at what it means to center yourself and how it can help reduce conflicts, increase connection and relieve stress. Have you ever noticed how quickly things can escalate between you an another person? It’s almost like we are wired to
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Learn about different types of body language and key examples ofhow body language reflects our inner workings. Broadly speaking, the categories of body language are the orientation of the body (such as toward the other person speaking), hand gestures, eye contact, facial expressions, and our posture (Phutela, 2015). Body language can achieve at least
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Guest Blog Featured Author: Ann Robinson (she/her) LCSW Ann Robinson (she/her) LCSW is a trauma therapist, coach, and clinical supervisor in Fort Collins, Colorado. Ann has a knack for working with womxn who exude enough grit and resilience to make Wonder Woman blush. Her secret weapon? Incorporating humor into therapy sessions because, let’s face it,
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Let’s take a look at some words of kindness we can use to improve our connection to the people closest to us. We may think that saying something nice and saying something kind are the same thing, but kindness is a bit more multifaceted. Let’s use an example. Maybe you’re at a family party that
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Learn about the different types and examples of nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communication is defined as behaviors or aspects of ourselves, other than spoken language, that help communicate something important in a social interaction (Feldman et al., 1991). These behaviors and aspects of ourselves can be any number of characteristics or actions; it includes things as
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Have you ever spent time ruminating or obsessing over why you’re having such a difficult time making and keeping friends? Yeah, me too… If you’re like me, you’ve already spent (maybe a lot of) time googling answers to that question, cause google kinda knows everything – so why not this?! Feelings of confusion, bewilderment, hurt,
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