Dr. Yvette's Blog
Inspiration and Encouragement for Your Personal Growth Journey
Stories and learnings from my own personal journey into deeper compassion, healthier relationships and nonviolent living. Please feel free to leave comments and questions on any posts; I love being in conversation with you.
Category: Healthy Relationships
awareness
#82 What to Do When Relationships Disappoint You
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our relationships with other people fall short of what we long for. When this happens, it’s natural to ...
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communication skills
#80 Reclaiming Your Voice: Navigating One-Sided Conversations
If you've ever been in a conversation where you shared something meaningful, only for the other person to quickly turn the focus back to themselves, ...
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acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
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boundaries
#78 Boundaries vs. Abandonment: How to Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
If you ever feel guilty for saying "no" or setting boundaries with others, then let's get clear on the difference between boundaries vs. abandonment.
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difficult conversations
#76 How to Work with Defensive People: Turning Resistance into Connection
After our heartfelt conversations on our recent Conversations from the Heart episode, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the topic of defensiveness. It’s such ...
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communication skills
#74 Protecting Kids from Bullying: Tools for Immediate Safety and Lasting Change
When it comes to protecting kids from bullying and fostering inclusive environments, we often encounter objections that dismiss or minimize the urgency of these issues. ...
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communication skills
How to Respond to Silence and Shut Downs
Knowing how to respond to silence with empathy is an advanced relationship skill, and I have some powerful strategies to up your game.Â
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communication skills
Staying Grounded in the Face of Big Emotions
What if you had skills for staying grounded and present when fielding someone else’s anger, hurt or indignation? What if you could approach emotionally charged ...
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connection
Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex: Practical Strategies for Toxic Relationships
Co-parenting is never simple, but when your ex-partner exhibits narcissistic tendencies, the challenges can feel insurmountable. You may find yourself oscillating between hope for collaboration ...
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connection
From Problem-Solving to Emotional Presence: Transforming Relationships through Connection
How do you know when it's better to diving into problem-solving with someone, or if it's better to offer more emotional presence? Â This week's podcast ...
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awareness
#82 What to Do When Relationships Disappoint You
Sometimes, no matter how hard we try, our relationships with other people fall short of what we long for. When this happens, it’s natural to ...
Read more
communication skills
#80 Reclaiming Your Voice: Navigating One-Sided Conversations
If you've ever been in a conversation where you shared something meaningful, only for the other person to quickly turn the focus back to themselves, ...
Read more
acceptance
#79 Messy Moments, Meaningful Growth: Embracing Imperfection in Relationships
I often think about how much we’re taught to strive for perfection - to say the right thing, feel the right way, and always maintain ...
Read more
boundaries
#78 Boundaries vs. Abandonment: How to Prioritize Yourself Without Guilt
If you ever feel guilty for saying "no" or setting boundaries with others, then let's get clear on the difference between boundaries vs. abandonment.
Read more
difficult conversations
#76 How to Work with Defensive People: Turning Resistance into Connection
After our heartfelt conversations on our recent Conversations from the Heart episode, I found myself reflecting more deeply on the topic of defensiveness. It’s such ...
Read more
communication skills
#74 Protecting Kids from Bullying: Tools for Immediate Safety and Lasting Change
When it comes to protecting kids from bullying and fostering inclusive environments, we often encounter objections that dismiss or minimize the urgency of these issues. ...
Read more
communication skills
How to Respond to Silence and Shut Downs
Knowing how to respond to silence with empathy is an advanced relationship skill, and I have some powerful strategies to up your game.Â
Read more
communication skills
Staying Grounded in the Face of Big Emotions
What if you had skills for staying grounded and present when fielding someone else’s anger, hurt or indignation? What if you could approach emotionally charged ...
Read more
connection
Co-Parenting with a Narcissistic Ex: Practical Strategies for Toxic Relationships
Co-parenting is never simple, but when your ex-partner exhibits narcissistic tendencies, the challenges can feel insurmountable. You may find yourself oscillating between hope for collaboration ...
Read more
connection
From Problem-Solving to Emotional Presence: Transforming Relationships through Connection
How do you know when it's better to diving into problem-solving with someone, or if it's better to offer more emotional presence? Â This week's podcast ...
Read more