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
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
Hoping I Am Wrong
Has Anyone Ever Been Embarrassed By You?
5 Steps for Working with Anger Nonviolently
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.


