Tag: Listening

Wellness and Talk Therapy in Dallas, Texas

The Power of Boundaries: Building Healthy Relationships

Boundaries are the invisible lines we draw around ourselves to protect our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. They are the framework that defines who we are and how we interact with the world. Establishing and maintaining boundaries is crucial for cultivating healthy relationships, fostering self-respect, and nurturing personal growth. Setting boundaries is not about building…
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How to Create Healthy Communication During Conflict

People have different views of what a healthy relationship looks and feels like.  However, we can all hopefully agree that trust and communication are pillars of successful partnerships! We often hear people discuss how important trust is to relationships. Communication is equally as invaluable as it is the pathway to knowing and understanding our partner.…
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Identifying Your Needs

How do we determine our needs? The first step is to gift yourself this question: “What do I need?” The second step is: Listen to yourself. If this seems novel for you, it might be challenging at first. However, you might be surprised at the outcome. One way to listen to yourself is to pay…
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The Need to Know Your Needs

Inspired by both my brave and vulnerable clients as well as earlier versions of myself…I’ve come to the conclusion that a pressing issue for many of us is rooted in our inability to identify our own needs. As I digest clients stories and look in their watery eyes, gently asking, “what did you need in…
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