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: Relational Integrity
communication skills
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
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empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
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communication skills
How to Build Emotional Connection with People Who Struggle to Express Feelings
Establishing an emotional connection with someone who struggles to express feelings requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of their needs, and honoring individual communication ...
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Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
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Relational Integrity
The Power of Working with People as They Are: Building Authentic Relationships
Working with people as they are is a foundational aspect of genuine and fulfilling relationships. But, it's not always easy.
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Relational Integrity
Transforming Caretaking: 5 Steps for Healthier Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in a pattern of caretaking relationships where you're constantly the one giving and supporting, only to feel drained and uninspired? ...
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inspiration
How to Inspire Care from Others
When working on inspiring care in others, we may be tempted to try and explain ourselves or our position. However, that often isn't the most ...
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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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difficult conversations
When Belief Systems Collide
You know that moment when you discover that your and another person’s belief systems collide? Navigating conversations when you encounter conflicting worldviews can be challenging ...
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communication skills
Navigating Post-Election Challenging Conversations: A Self-Care Guide
In a time when so many of us feel polarized, navigating challenging conversations with loved ones has become more important—and more difficult—than ever. In the ...
Read more
empathy
Empathy vs. Responsibility: How to Care Without Overstepping
Did you know that feeling responsible for other people's feelings can actually block your empathy for them? Today I want to dive into a key ...
Read more
communication skills
How to Build Emotional Connection with People Who Struggle to Express Feelings
Establishing an emotional connection with someone who struggles to express feelings requires patience, empathy, and a deep understanding of their needs, and honoring individual communication ...
Read more
Inner Work & Discernment
Transforming ‘Should’: How to Speak with More Compassion and Choice
Replacing "should" in our language is a powerful way to communicate with more choice and compassion. This week, we're focusing on practical tips and scripts ...
Read more
Relational Integrity
The Power of Working with People as They Are: Building Authentic Relationships
Working with people as they are is a foundational aspect of genuine and fulfilling relationships. But, it's not always easy.
Read more
Relational Integrity
Transforming Caretaking: 5 Steps for Healthier Relationships
Have you ever found yourself in a pattern of caretaking relationships where you're constantly the one giving and supporting, only to feel drained and uninspired? ...
Read more
inspiration
How to Inspire Care from Others
When working on inspiring care in others, we may be tempted to try and explain ourselves or our position. However, that often isn't the most ...
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
difficult conversations
When Belief Systems Collide
You know that moment when you discover that your and another person’s belief systems collide? Navigating conversations when you encounter conflicting worldviews can be challenging ...
Read more