Do you feel lonely, unseen and unheard in your intimate relationship? Asking for what you need skillfully, mindfully and compassionately from your partner not only will improve your communication but also fortify your relationship. Having unmet needs can yield to a build up of anger, bitterness and resentment. I have an incredible episode for you […]
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When Your Needs Are Not Met with Yvette Erasmus, PsyD
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 […]
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 […]
Growing Up With An Autistic Sister
It was the 1950’s, The Netherlands and people didn’t know much about Autism. Born 18 months earlier than her, Carl’s sister was severely autistic. She never spoke a word. For the first 3 years of her life she cried a lot. It was very difficult for her parents in many ways. Sometimes they couldn’t even […]
How to Communicate Your Needs in a Relationship
Communication is big part of any relationship. When we become parents our relationship with our parenting partner gains a whole new layer of complexity. Are you a good communicator? Is your relationship a challenging one? Do you keep having the same old argument? Are you in touch with your needs? Can you communicate them safely […]