If you follow these 4 major steps, you will have the monetary tools to achieve your financial goals. If you both talk out your future money decisions, set a plan and put the plan into action, then you will become a successful financial team! Using these tips, both love...
Conflict Resolution
Anger Management – Introduction: Take back your Control
I am about to blog a 10 part series on Anger Management. This is a subject near and dear to my heart because I have had to work on this issue my whole adult life. I came from an abusive family of origin and lived with a Rage-aholic (someone...
Win / Win Solutions: Top skill for productive Conflict Outcomes
A Win/Win answer is a healthy and respectful resolution to friction between two parties. Finding a solution that endeavors to find a result in a way that respects the wants and needs of both sides. It is also a clarification of how problems are handled in the future
Relationship / Marriage: 5 Effective Methods for Building a Healthy & Happy Connection Part 2
What is a Win/Win Solution? A Win/Win answer is a healthy and respectful resolution to friction between two parties. Finding a solution that tries to find a result in a way that respects the wants and needs of both sides. It is also a clarification of how problems will...
Relationship / Marriage: 5 Effective Methods for Building a Healthy & Happy Connection Part 1
After 20 years of counseling, I encourage my clients to take a personality assessment so they can put concrete words to their persona. You will also understand the distinctive details of your partner’s inner self.
Miscommunication:Mistake Prevention Part 2
We know what we want to say. But a common mistake that causes miscommunications is that we don’t use enough specific words, so the other person can understand exactly what we are saying. Yet, we normally assume they do.
Miscommunication: Mistake Prevention Part 1
We know what we want to say. But a common mistake that causes miscommunications is that we don’t use enough specific words so the other person can understand exactly what we are saying. Yet, we normally assume they do. Six very common mistakes:
Conflict Resolution: Tangible Tips Part 2
Interpersonal conflict happens all the time. We are all unique beings with our individualized beliefs, opinions, perspectives and personality traits. So in a relationship, there are bound to be some clashes, disputes or disagreements as people bump up against their divergent attitudes. Anyone can have a disagreement. It is how...
Conflict Resolution: Tangible Tips Part 1
Interpersonal conflict happens all the time. We are all unique beings with our individualized beliefs, opinions, perspectives and personality traits. So in a relationship, there are bound to be some clashes, disputes or disagreements as people bump up against their divergent attitudes.
Effective Communication: A Key Life Skill Part 3
As we learned in part one, effective communication starts out with knowing and understanding yourself. I wrote about interpersonal communication barriers. We will continue to learn how to break communication roadblocks.