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Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #11

Honor boundaries. People are often playing so many roles right now with work, home, and school all in the same place. When you want to talk, if they are in … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #10

  Give lots of appreciations. Spread them around! “I appreciate the way you’re talking to me.” “I appreciate that you did the dishes.” If you have children, give them appreciations, … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #9

  Convert a frustration into a request. And make the request respectfully and succinctly. For example, if your partner is late for dinner, you could get mad, or you could … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #8

  A safe conversation can happen only one way: by removing all negativity. And it’s not just in the words. Be aware of your tone as well. And the gaze … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #7

Shift from judgment to curiosity. When someone is talking with you, instead of wondering when they’ll be finished, ask “Is there more about that?” They can relax when they know … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #6

By nature, as humans, we want to know things. Right now, uncertainty is all around us, and that can raise stress and make our relationships seem even more difficult. Harville … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #5

Take turns talking and listening. We want to tell you a story. This is how we came up with the process of Safe Conversations! We were in a fight one … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #4

We reject the phrase “social distancing” because it deprives us of what we need most. We suggest the mandate you follow is “physical distancing,” not social distancing, and practice “social … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #3

Do you ever say something to someone and feel like you just are not understood? Harville and Helen have a solution for you – Mirroring! Mirroring is one of the … Read More

Coronavirus Times – Relationship Tip #2

Relationship Tip: Ask “Is now a good time?” This way, people you want to talk with will be able to focus on what you’re saying instead of being distracted or … Read More

Coronavirus Times Relationship Tip #1

Here’s a message of hope from Harville & Helen. Having healthy relationships helps your immune system!

Holiday Tips

As you plan to gather with friends and family during the holiday season, we’d like to offer the gift of Safe Conversations. Make this the warmest holiday, ever.  Download a … Read More