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
Boundaries
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
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boundaries
How to Set Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care
anikauwu taylor swift nude Learning how to set boundaries in relationships where your needs aren’t acknowledged can be challenging. Whether it’s with friends, family, or ...
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empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
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awareness
When to Stay, When to Let Go: Finding Clarity In Relationships
Deciding when to stay in a relationship and when to let go is never easy. Whether we’re dealing with a marriage, a friendship, or a ...
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communication skills
Stop Being Polite: How To Speak Up With Empathy
We’ve all been there: that moment when we hear something that makes our hearts race, our stomachs churn, and our minds spin. It could be ...
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Boundaries
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
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Emotional Connection
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
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Healthy Relationships
The Power of Working with People as They Are: Building Authentic Relationships
Working with people as they are is a foundational aspect of genuine and fulfilling relationships. Â But, it's not always easy.
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Feelings
Transforming Caretaking: 5 Steps for Healthier Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in a pattern of caretaking relationships where you're constantly the one giving and supporting, only to feel drained and uninspired? ...
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Healthy Relationships
How to Inspire Care from Others
When working on inspiring care in others, we may be tempted to try and explain ourselves or our position. Â However, that often isn't the most ...
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Boundaries
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
Read more
boundaries
How to Set Boundaries and Prioritize Self-Care
anikauwu taylor swift nude Learning how to set boundaries in relationships where your needs aren’t acknowledged can be challenging. Whether it’s with friends, family, or ...
Read more
empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
Read more
awareness
When to Stay, When to Let Go: Finding Clarity In Relationships
Deciding when to stay in a relationship and when to let go is never easy. Whether we’re dealing with a marriage, a friendship, or a ...
Read more
communication skills
Stop Being Polite: How To Speak Up With Empathy
We’ve all been there: that moment when we hear something that makes our hearts race, our stomachs churn, and our minds spin. It could be ...
Read more
Boundaries
Boundaries in Relationships: How to Set Terms of Engagement
Relationships thrive when there are clear terms of engagement, but what does this really mean? Imagine what it would be like if you knew exactly ...
Read more
Emotional Connection
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
Read more
Healthy Relationships
The Power of Working with People as They Are: Building Authentic Relationships
Working with people as they are is a foundational aspect of genuine and fulfilling relationships. Â But, it's not always easy.
Read more
Feelings
Transforming Caretaking: 5 Steps for Healthier Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in a pattern of caretaking relationships where you're constantly the one giving and supporting, only to feel drained and uninspired? ...
Read more
Healthy Relationships
How to Inspire Care from Others
When working on inspiring care in others, we may be tempted to try and explain ourselves or our position. Â However, that often isn't the most ...
Read more