Ken and I had spent several sessions working on changing the paradigm in my mind about how women and men should relate to each other ~ it is not about a struggle for power- it is about resolving conflicts together. In a healthy relationship: The partners value each other Fear and cynicism do not dictate…
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Conquer Your Fear & Negative Emotions I was finding ways to help a loved one with an alcohol addiction when I came across a YouTube channel that provides help in understanding the science and psychology of addiction called Put the Shovel Down. I’ve watched a ton of her videos, but thought this was worth sharing…
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Image by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay Let’s start with a moment of self-reflection. This is not about anyone else or their behavior– this is about YOU. Mirror, Mirror on the wall Tell me, tell me true… Which of these awful relationship habits are the ones I do? Criticism Stonewalling Defensiveness Contempt hurts relationships. Criticism Criticism…
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Session 9: My Role in Relationships Sigh…. the eternal task of self-reflection. In this session, we focused on my role in relationships. I have always been independent and strong-willed, and disinclined to rely on a partner for much of anything, preferring to problem-solve on my own. (Is it because I have a fear of appearing…
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I am not a perfect person. Far from it. And I know it. As Pastor Michael Todd says, Not perfect, but progressing.” When I recognize an area where I struggle, I really, really try to work on improving in that area. Being critical is one such area. Critical of myself, critical of others. Image by…
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