I've spent some time blogging about forgiveness and how important it is for us and our relationships (Definition of Forgiveness, Benefits, Taking Action). If you have read those entries, you may recall that forgiveness and reconciliation are different. Forgiveness is a personal journey of removing … [Read more...]
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… Or Maybe Not. 6 Strategies for Surviving the Holidays With Your Family
“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family … in another city.” - George Burns Does your anxiety spike at just the thought of spending time with certain family members during the holidays? Although this is thought to be the most joyous time of year, the reality is, it’s often … [Read more...]
5 Strategies for Grief During the Holidays
The holiday season is just around the corner. It is often a time for celebration, reflection, and connection with loved ones. For many, it is also a difficult reminder of personal grief and loss. These losses might involve people or relationships. Some common experiences around this time of year … [Read more...]
Taking Breaks Can Be a Useful Communication Skill – Just Follow These Simple Rules
Arguments are a normal part of healthy relationships, including the ones that are intensely emotional. When they become disrespectful, however it’s time to take a break. This can be a really important strategy for maintaining our cool and keeping an eye on solving the problem. Sometimes taking a … [Read more...]
Don’t Threaten Divorce in Your Marriage
Do you ever get mad at your spouse and threaten to leave or divorce them? If so, that needs to stop right now. You are doing more harm than you realize. Take a step back and do two things. First, apologize to your spouse for using that as a weapon. Second, commit to never doing it again. Unless you … [Read more...]