The Art Of Validation
Have you ever expressed yourself only to be dismissed? Or listened to someone tell a story and only…
The Butterfly Effect
It was late one Wednesday evening and my daughter and I were doing our customary drive home from…
GIVE and You Will Get
The GIVE skill is one of those quiet wonders that DBT provides; a very simple but highly effective…
How Do We Validate A Struggling Loved One?
Recall a recent time when you shared about a personal problem with a friend or loved one. How…
When You Don’t See Eye To Eye: Using GIVE Skills With People Who Don’t Share Your Beliefs
I don’t think it’s a stretch of the imagination to say that we all may know someone who…
Finding the Words: How to Speak Effectively When You Want to Scream
It seems that so much of what we hear or come across these days has at least two…
Identifying and Expressing Needs during Quarantine
Stay at Home orders mean family members, roommates, and significant others are spending significantly more time together. This…
Listen From the Heart
Deep listening is a precious gift to self and others. “Deep listening is the kind of listening that…
Moving Into Relationships with Clarity & Confidence
Tall, dark and handsome? Needs to earn a certain amount of money? Comes from a good family? Loves…
Re-Explore Your Relation Needs
When was the last time you thought about your relationship with those around you in your life? When…
