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“Being heard is so close to being loved that for the average person, they are almost indistinguishable.” — David Augsburger
This is a quotation I read several years ago, and it struck such a strong chord in me that it has become part of my standard email signature. In all relationships, including couples, parents and kids and, yes, even with ourselves, I believe this is true. Sometimes, I remind myself of this quotation by saying to myself, “The best gift I can give at the moment is the gift of listening.”
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If you have something important you want to discuss with your spouse or partner, asking “Is now a good time to talk?” can make a big difference.
It gives the other person a “heads up” that you want their undivided attention, that this is important to you, that you want them to really listen to you. It also shows that you are respectful of their time and are not assuming that they are available on your time schedule. If your partner or spouse says no, it’s not a good time, accept that and ask for an appointment within 24 hours when he/she will talk to you.
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As a teenager, you’re going through big changes physically, socially and cognitively. During this phase of your life, it’s common to feel emotional highs and lows as you discover and establish who you really are. At Sound Mind Therapy, we believe counseling is a form of education which empowers you to see life’s challenges from a different perspective.
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Even if the weather makes us feel like it is winter, spring is upon us. If your New Year’s resolution was to focus on ways to enhance your purpose this is a great time to reflect and assess. One of the ways to review the first half of the year is to see how you are working toward your goals. Do you have the information you need to make progress? What are your values and are they working for you or against you? Do you feel like you have the support you need to do the things you want to do? Having goals is the first step, and then creating a plan of action to meet those goals is next.
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