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: Relational Integrity
How to Deal with “Egotistical” People
Disarming Conversations
2 Questions for Assessing Your Relationships
Do These 2 Things to Build Trust
5 Ways to Love Someone
Have you ever tried to be helpful, to contribute to one another’s well-being, only to find that your attempts simply fall flat? If we ...
2 Keys to Enjoying People as They Are
I spent my middle-school years in a tiny town in the northern part of South Africa in the early 1980s, and my very favorite ...
Lead with “Yes, And…”
“And” helps us bridge differences, make connections, and see our shared humanity and shared needs. Once we decide to let go of our defensiveness, ...
How to Express Appreciation
In your relationships with other humans, you tend to get more of what you focus upon. Here’s how to express a heartfelt appreciation towards ...
The 4 Stages of a Good Conversation
I often think of conversations as the life-force that enlivens – or throttles – relationships. Conversations are never really complete. They are ongoing. Winding. ...
3 Key Ingredients for Improving Your Relationships
Today, I have two questions for you:
What conversations do you wish you were having, but aren’t?
What gets in the way of ...
How to Deal with “Egotistical” People
Disarming Conversations
2 Questions for Assessing Your Relationships
Do These 2 Things to Build Trust
5 Ways to Love Someone
Have you ever tried to be helpful, to contribute to one another’s well-being, only to find that your attempts simply fall flat? If we ...
2 Keys to Enjoying People as They Are
I spent my middle-school years in a tiny town in the northern part of South Africa in the early 1980s, and my very favorite ...
Lead with “Yes, And…”
“And” helps us bridge differences, make connections, and see our shared humanity and shared needs. Once we decide to let go of our defensiveness, ...
How to Express Appreciation
In your relationships with other humans, you tend to get more of what you focus upon. Here’s how to express a heartfelt appreciation towards ...
The 4 Stages of a Good Conversation
I often think of conversations as the life-force that enlivens – or throttles – relationships. Conversations are never really complete. They are ongoing. Winding. ...
3 Key Ingredients for Improving Your Relationships
Today, I have two questions for you:
What conversations do you wish you were having, but aren’t?
What gets in the way of ...









