One of the most common questions in my workshops is from parents of teenagers. “How can I strengthen my relationship with a child you doesn’t want to talk to me? Where do I even start?” This came up again during a recent workshop I did on How to Be Your Child’s Favorite Conversation Partner, so …
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“What is most personal and unique in each one of us is probably the very element which would, if it were shared or expressed, speak most deeply to others.“ Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person Suffering is a very personal experience. Nobody else can feel our suffering. It’s easy to believe our suffering is special, …
When people you care about are upset or anxious, what is the best way for you to comfort and support them? The answer is a lot simpler than you might think, and a little more challenging than you might expect. First, let’s go over the things that will NOT help, and may result in an …
Sitting with my eyes closed and trying to focus on my breathing is an opportunity for me to practice acceptance, because I will become distracted. Whenever I realize I’ve become distracted, I bring my attention back to my breathing. I used to give myself a hard time whenever this would happen – I would judge …
