Has this happened to you? You clearly shared your point of view or asked for something and you find out later that what you said was completely misunderstood? Read on for all the ways to easily remedy this.

Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, WomenTerrie LewineFebruary 18, 2025communication, couples therapy, nonviolent communication, listening, empathyComment

Loving Conflict

In general, conflict has a bad rap, something to be avoided. For many, literally to be avoided at all costs. Truthfully, the costs might be more than you anticipate or imagine.

inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, MindfulnessTerrie LewineFebruary 10, 2025conflict, conflict resolution, love, healthy relationshipis, communication Comments

Recipes for Meaningful --even Happy Holidays

The holiday season is such a mix. It’s a little bit tricky. Some look forward to it, and some dread it, some are a mix for sure. We have been guided into thinking that’s it’s happy time no matter what, and family is the most important thing. This time of year can have us thinking there is something wrong with us, given how wildly different the holidays are for us.

Health and Wellness, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineNovember 3, 2024Thanksgiving, Christmas, Holiday Season, Happy Holidays, communication, mindfulness, relationships, therapyComment

Random Rules

How do you make the choices in your life? When you make agreements –or ask for what you want, are you stuck in a strategy? You might say no to this, and I’m encouraging you to check in and explore more deeply how you are weaving your life choices together.

Health and Wellness, FamilyTerrie LewineSeptember 20, 2024rules, parenting, communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, couplesComment

Toxic Relationships ~ What Does this Mean?

Toxic Relationships. Toxic Conversations. Toxic People. What do you mean when you use this word toxic?

Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineAugust 15, 2024toxic relationships, toxic people, relationship, communication, therapy Comments

Don't Lose Sleep Over It

I did a thing. We turned our clocks forward an hour and I didn’t miss a minute of sleep!

inspiration, Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMarch 10, 2024needs, strategies, nonviolent communication, time chage, healthy life, healthComment

Appreciations, When is it Too Much?

A relationship will suffer from too many complaints. I have yet to see or hear about a relationship that suffered from too much genuine appreciation.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineFebruary 1, 2024gratitude, gratitude practice, relationships, healthy communication, therapy, couples therapy Comments

Feelings Helper –A Label I’ll Wear Proudly

I’m not a big fan of labels. They tend to leave us more disconnected rather than moving in the direction of mutual care and understanding. With a few exceptions.

Mindfulness, inspiration, Health and Wellness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineJanuary 16, 2024feelings, communication, relationships, family, labels, coaching, therapy Comments

Feeling Lonely? You Are Not the Only One

Are you feeling lonely? Perhaps it’s not quite the word you would choose. Yet somehow the word blends in with feeling kind of ‘off’ in often unidentifiable ways. Here are some ways to navigate through this.

Health and Wellness, Communication, Relationships, Self CareTerrie LewineDecember 6, 2023feelings, relationships, communicaiton, nonviolent communication, mental illness, mental wellness, therapy Comments

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