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June, 2018

evonne’s tip on listening

“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.”

Tip Week Strengthen Relationships Couples

Susie Berg

May, 2018

tip of the week to strengthen relationships for couples

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.

Pain And Grief Do Not Have To Define You

Susie Berg

March, 2018

pain and grief do not have to define you

Nine-and-a-half years ago, I was in the depths of despair and in the most pain of my life! I had had trials and tribulations in my life, some ups and downs, but I had never experienced the jaw-gripping depths of grief as I had when my brother Jeremy passed away! There was no way to completely prepare myself for what I would go through, but what I know now is that being on the other side of loss changes and awakens you in ways I never would have known possible. Certainly, that awareness and knowledge doesn’t happen overnight, but rather it is a slow journey of self-discovery, evolvement and healing.

Ask The Therapist When Do I Start Letting My Kids Make Decisions

Susie Berg

March, 2018

ask the therapist: “when do i start letting my kids make decisions?”

Dear Evonne,

I just listened to your free podcast, and I want to check something out with you. You talk about the one-minute easy tip, “Keep Your Kid in the Director’s Chair,” and you defined the tip by saying it means teaching preteens/teens to motivate themselves with their own ideas, goals and expectations.

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