Dr. Yvette's Blog
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
How to Build Authentic Connections with Difficult Family Members
Navigating Complex Family Dynamics
A Better Way to Parent
Try These 3 Words When Things Go Wrong
Learning how to work with life, instead of against it, has been a lifelong practice for me. Over the years, I've explored a new ...
Navigating Needs and Triggers
My daughter graduates from high school in six weeks. Even as I type this sentence, I find myself pausing to let that sink in ...
Beneficial Regret
Why saying “I’m sorry” doesn’t go deeply enough … and what to aim for instead
Are You the Black Sheep of Your Family?
Embrace the position of being the Black Sheep - we are the culture changers of our times.
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, ...
Share the Emotional Load
Our strength and resilience is amplified by the quality of our relationships.
Butterfly Pacing
How to Build Authentic Connections with Difficult Family Members
Navigating Complex Family Dynamics
A Better Way to Parent
Try These 3 Words When Things Go Wrong
Learning how to work with life, instead of against it, has been a lifelong practice for me. Over the years, I've explored a new ...
Navigating Needs and Triggers
My daughter graduates from high school in six weeks. Even as I type this sentence, I find myself pausing to let that sink in ...
Beneficial Regret
Why saying “I’m sorry” doesn’t go deeply enough … and what to aim for instead
Are You the Black Sheep of Your Family?
Embrace the position of being the Black Sheep - we are the culture changers of our times.
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, ...
Share the Emotional Load
Our strength and resilience is amplified by the quality of our relationships.




