“Dismissing or minimizing someone’s feelings, ideas, or experiences, because you don’t feel the same, is arrogant and harmful to relationships. Acknowledge and support; don’t dismiss.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When it comes to relationships, the litmus test regarding what is essential or relevant to listen to is humanity, not agreement. Too many people run the thoughts and […]
Creating Healthy Relationships: Why Emotional Safety Matters
“Healthy, connected relationships cannot happen without safety on every level.” ~LMB Are you safe towards others? I mean: Are you REALLY safe to others? Are the people in your life tiptoeing around your anger? Is your spouse afraid to be honest about their feelings or upset regarding your actions? Do you justify your anger outbursts […]
Take an Honest Inventory of Your Relationships
“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get […]
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