The way we are spoken to as children becomes the way we speak to ourselves and others as adults, but as we become more aware of how we both think and speak habitually, we also develop more choice and creativity about who we want to be today. When we soften our heated conversations with loved […]
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Finding Yourself After a Broken Marriage
Marriage. Is it an antiquated institution? Have you lost yourself in motherhood? Connection with your authentic self or connection with your partner? Needs. How do you communicate your needs openly and directly to your partner? It could be vulnerable. It takes courage to show up authentically and vulnerably in our intimate relationship. Do you suppress […]
6 Signs a Marriage is Headed for Divorce
There is still a stigma around divorce. You may be viewed as a failure. You may view yourself as a failure. And divorce can be traumatic. Depending who initiated the process, it can come as a shock to the other party. It’s always emotional. And both men and women feel a sense of loss. While […]
What’s Your Attachment Style?
Attachment is the notion that interactions with primary caregivers in early childhood create internal working models in our brains that later impact how we view ourselves, view others, and view relationships in adulthood. Attachment causes us to communicate and react to the communication of others in certain ways. Understanding attachment can help individuals better understand […]
Mindful Communication: How To Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth and Listen Deeply
About my guest Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. A member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, he is a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, a Course Trainer at Mindful Schools, and a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner for healing trauma. Oren also holds a degree in Comparative Religion from Columbia University […]
What NOT To Say and How To Say “No” Without Actually Saying It
What NOT to say to our kids seems like a simple idea but when it comes to real time interactions, we sometimes are not sure what to say. We could end up saying the “wrong” thing unintentionally. Also, it could be hard to say “no” to our kids without actually using the word “no”. Have […]