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: Nonviolent Communication
communication skills
#88 10 Phrases to Help You Reconnect When Conversations Go Sideways
What if every awkward silence, every emotional hijack, every misstep, is simply a chance to circle back? To help you reconnect? To build trust, not ...
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awareness
#86 Have Unmet Needs in a Relationship? How to Tell and What to Do
Have you ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or emotionally drained in a relationship, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking: ...
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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
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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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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Inner Work
How to Build Authentic Connections with Difficult Family Members
So often, past hurts make it really difficult to connect with family in authentic ways. It's a recipe for hurt if we want to show ...
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communication skills
4 Scripts That Connect
It can be so difficult to know what to say next. Whether you need to have a personal or professional conversation, sometimes finding the words ...
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connection
When Blame is the First Response
Have you ever complained to someone about your pain, only to receive blame for it? It's a common, and extremely painful dynamic. Sometimes our loved ones think ...
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awareness
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive
It's rarely our first instinct to listen without getting defensive. Â Defensiveness is a natural response designed to protect us in situations where we may be ...
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communication skills
#88 10 Phrases to Help You Reconnect When Conversations Go Sideways
What if every awkward silence, every emotional hijack, every misstep, is simply a chance to circle back? To help you reconnect? To build trust, not ...
Read more
awareness
#86 Have Unmet Needs in a Relationship? How to Tell and What to Do
Have you ever felt frustrated, disconnected, or emotionally drained in a relationship, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Maybe you’ve found yourself thinking: ...
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
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
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
Inner Work
How to Build Authentic Connections with Difficult Family Members
So often, past hurts make it really difficult to connect with family in authentic ways. It's a recipe for hurt if we want to show ...
Read more
communication skills
4 Scripts That Connect
It can be so difficult to know what to say next. Whether you need to have a personal or professional conversation, sometimes finding the words ...
Read more
connection
When Blame is the First Response
Have you ever complained to someone about your pain, only to receive blame for it? It's a common, and extremely painful dynamic. Sometimes our loved ones think ...
Read more
awareness
How to Listen Without Getting Defensive
It's rarely our first instinct to listen without getting defensive. Â Defensiveness is a natural response designed to protect us in situations where we may be ...
Read more