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Communication is an essential skill for all aspects of life. It’s a foundational piece for any relationship. It allows us to engage with the world around us. And at the most basic level, it’s how we ask for what we (more…)
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Effective communication isn’t just about exchanging words; it’s about creating an environment where both people feel heard, understood, and valued. Validation is the act of recognizing and accepting another person’s feelings, thoughts, or experiences as valid—even if you don’t agree (more…)
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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States, impacting behavior and communication to varying degrees. People with ASD may struggle with verbal and non-verbal cues, social interactions, and expressing their thoughts and feelings. These (more…)
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Communication is so much more than just words. We spend years honing in on our ability to speak and write eloquently. As a part of society, we are praised for our ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, peers, and family. (more…)
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Ever feel like conversations with your partner turn into a blame game? What starts as a simple discussion somehow morphs into finger-pointing and hurt feelings. But here’s the thing: effective communication doesn’t have to be a minefield. With a few (more…)
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Feeling connected to your partner is essential in a relationship. But it’s not always easy to feel that connection and build intimacy when you’re in a relationship with an emotionally distant partner.
You might often feel like your partner doesn’t (more…)
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Mindfulness is more than a buzzword in the mental health community. It’s a safe and effective way to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and even fight back against the lingering effects of trauma.
Mindfulness can also be a tool in relationships (more…)
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Healthy communication is the foundation for so much of our lives. With family, friends, partners, co-workers, and strangers, communication is what bridges the gap and creates productive connections and relationships. Yet, for many reasons, we will all endure times of (more…)
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In movies, we use miscommunication as a plot device.
In real life, we cite it as a reason to break up. We mention it in exit interviews.
Miscommunication happens to everyone. There’s a lot to consider between body language, facial (more…)
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We all want to feel heard when having conversations — but it can be challenging to reciprocate these listening skills when we want to get the point across. In order to have healthy, effective communication, you also need to master (more…)