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: Parenting & Family Life

apologies
Beneficial Regret

Why saying “I’m sorry” doesn’t go deeply enough … and what to aim for instead

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belonging
Are You the Black Sheep of Your Family?

Embrace the position of being the Black Sheep - we are the culture changers of our times.

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child-self
How to Stop Recreating the Past

And, the story you make up will directly influence whatever you do next - either recreating the same pattern you've always been stuck in, ...

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childhood
Share the Emotional Load

Our strength and resilience is amplified by the quality of our relationships.

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childhood
Butterfly Pacing
My mother once told me a story from her childhood about a time she came upon a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. She stopped and ...
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attention
Hoping I Am Wrong
Recently my 18-year old step-daughter shared a compelling piece of wisdom with me that I want to pass on to you! You know those situations ...
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awareness
Has Anyone Ever Been Embarrassed By You?
Yesterday I dropped off my daughter at summer tennis lessons, went to pay the fee, and found out that I would be charged a $45 ...
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Angry Monkey
anger
5 Steps for Working with Anger Nonviolently
Are you struggling with managing your anger? Read this article to learn how to work with anger nonviolently and transform it into clarity and energy. ...
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apologies
Beneficial Regret

Why saying “I’m sorry” doesn’t go deeply enough … and what to aim for instead

Read more
belonging
Are You the Black Sheep of Your Family?

Embrace the position of being the Black Sheep - we are the culture changers of our times.

Read more
child-self
How to Stop Recreating the Past

And, the story you make up will directly influence whatever you do next - either recreating the same pattern you've always been stuck in, ...

Read more
childhood
Share the Emotional Load

Our strength and resilience is amplified by the quality of our relationships.

Read more
childhood
Butterfly Pacing
My mother once told me a story from her childhood about a time she came upon a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis. She stopped and ...
Read more
attention
Hoping I Am Wrong
Recently my 18-year old step-daughter shared a compelling piece of wisdom with me that I want to pass on to you! You know those situations ...
Read more
awareness
Has Anyone Ever Been Embarrassed By You?
Yesterday I dropped off my daughter at summer tennis lessons, went to pay the fee, and found out that I would be charged a $45 ...
Read more
Angry Monkey
anger
5 Steps for Working with Anger Nonviolently
Are you struggling with managing your anger? Read this article to learn how to work with anger nonviolently and transform it into clarity and energy. ...
Read more

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