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

Could it be You?

There are lots of memes out there suggesting that ‘they’ are the cause of your relationship problems.. I think it isn’t just that simple. You might have something to do with it.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 29, 2023communication, relationships, therapy, relationship struggles Comments

Winter Solstice Blessings For All

In the season of darkness and renewed intention I offer you my Winter Solstice Blessings.

Mindfulness, inspirationTerrie LewineDecember 17, 2023solstice, winter solstice, ceremony, prayers, holidaysComment

Empathy Wars

Empathy is powerful. It can transform even the most challenging moments in relationships.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineDecember 12, 2023empathy, communication, nonviolent communication, relationships, therapy, couples Comments

Tiny Contributions

One of the women in my ongoing NVC Practice Group shared that as she rises in age, remembers less and less, and is able to do less and less, she still each morning remembers that she would like to have her day include what she termed: Tiny Contributions. Here’s why I think this is so fabulous.

Family, inspiration, Mindfulness, CommunicationTerrie LewineJuly 31, 2023nonviolent communication, relationships, happy relationships, therapy, communication, contributions Comments

Tonglen and the Peonies ~ A Personal Story About Looking Inward.

This is a personal story about pain, peonies, Tibetan Tonglen and truly living through your own values —even when it isn’t so easy to remember how.

Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, Self CareTerrie LewineMay 30, 2023meditation, healing, nonviolent communication, self-awareness, mindfulness, therapy, health Comments

Good Intentions?

Have you ever been told to assume good intentions when it comes to relationships and communication? I have. And I find it a bit challenging. However, I have something else that I’d like to suggest.

Mindfulness, Communication, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 1, 2023nonviolent communication, communication, intentions, relationships, healthy communication, couples therapy, commitment Comments

No Shame? All Gain.

What if I (or you) felt confident and excited to share all of who we are, no matter what? What if we truly opted out of good, bad, right, wrong thinking and into a deep sense of care and curiosity about ourselves and each other? I was astounded at how compelling this idea was and still is for me.

Mindfulness, Communication, Family, RelationshipsTerrie LewineApril 18, 2023shame, relationships, communication, nonviolent communication, couples, couples therapy, authentic relatingComment

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