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: Personal Growth
courage
A Surprising Source of Courage
Courage is a necessary component in many relational conversations. And, if we're looking for a good, solid dose of courage, we can often find one ...
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fear
When Does Fear Help, or Harm?
Sometimes our fears are a form of wisdom, directing our attention to our safety and well-being. Other times, our fears are an invitation into courageous ...
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community
Building Communities of Support
Someone asked me a question about communities of support that has been on my mind all week long. "How do I find people who can ...
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emotional strength
The Difference Between Wanting Validation and Needing It
There's a difference between hoping that my offering brings benefit to others, and feeling a deep need for approval and validation from others.​ This desire ...
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connection
The Essential Role of Self-Connection in Successful Relationships With Others
It's often said that we can only connect with others to the extent that we've connected with ourselves, first. Â This self-connection plays a primary role ...
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communication skills
The Energy Behind Our Words
On this week's podcast, there were several questions concerning how we can introduce our loved ones to Nonviolent Communication. And just like anything else, the ...
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connection
Where Did My No Go? A Codependency Question
As children, we adapt strategies that allow us to survive the environments we live in. Often, these strategies are life-serving and we carry them into ...
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empathy
How to Show Up With Empathy in the Face of Judgment and Rejection
Sometimes it can seem close to impossible to show up in the way we wish we could.
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communication skills
Empathy vs Advice: How to Navigate Human Distress
The vast majority of the time, people know what to do. Â What they're not getting enough of is empathy. Delve into the importance of empathy, ...
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awareness
The Power of Presence in Navigating Relationships and Self-Care
awaWith awareness, comes choice. And to cultivate awareness, we need to practice being fully present. This week’s podcast episode begins with this idea: “Once you’ve ...
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courage
A Surprising Source of Courage
Courage is a necessary component in many relational conversations. And, if we're looking for a good, solid dose of courage, we can often find one ...
Read more
fear
When Does Fear Help, or Harm?
Sometimes our fears are a form of wisdom, directing our attention to our safety and well-being. Other times, our fears are an invitation into courageous ...
Read more
community
Building Communities of Support
Someone asked me a question about communities of support that has been on my mind all week long. "How do I find people who can ...
Read more
emotional strength
The Difference Between Wanting Validation and Needing It
There's a difference between hoping that my offering brings benefit to others, and feeling a deep need for approval and validation from others.​ This desire ...
Read more
connection
The Essential Role of Self-Connection in Successful Relationships With Others
It's often said that we can only connect with others to the extent that we've connected with ourselves, first. Â This self-connection plays a primary role ...
Read more
communication skills
The Energy Behind Our Words
On this week's podcast, there were several questions concerning how we can introduce our loved ones to Nonviolent Communication. And just like anything else, the ...
Read more
connection
Where Did My No Go? A Codependency Question
As children, we adapt strategies that allow us to survive the environments we live in. Often, these strategies are life-serving and we carry them into ...
Read more
empathy
How to Show Up With Empathy in the Face of Judgment and Rejection
Sometimes it can seem close to impossible to show up in the way we wish we could.
Read more
communication skills
Empathy vs Advice: How to Navigate Human Distress
The vast majority of the time, people know what to do. Â What they're not getting enough of is empathy. Delve into the importance of empathy, ...
Read more
awareness
The Power of Presence in Navigating Relationships and Self-Care
awaWith awareness, comes choice. And to cultivate awareness, we need to practice being fully present. This week’s podcast episode begins with this idea: “Once you’ve ...
Read more