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Trust between a parent and child is important for both sides to express their thoughts and feelings freely, without the fear of judgment or rejection. It helps teens feel secure enough to share their inner world and helps parents feel confident that their child can make responsible choices.
In many codependent relationships, communication becomes clouded not by cruelty, but by fear – fear of abandonment, rejection, or not being enough. This fear often leads to manipulative communication patterns
How often have you heard (or said), “It’s just common sense!” in the heat of a disagreement? While it may feel like a valid response, this phrase can often shut down communication
In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with
The art of communication is one that is not often taught or directly spoken about. Assertive communication is the practice of directly expressing your feelings, thoughts, and needs in a respectful and approachable manner.
How Does Your Message Land? Are you aware of how your communication lands when speaking with someone? As we strengthen our emotional intelligence, we gain insight into how we impact those around us. It’s not uncommon to speak with good intentions and realize that the receiving party has become uncomfortable, so much so that they are defensive. Reflecting on how a conversation might have escalated when you felt misunderstood is a great way to break your unhelpful communication pattern. When
