Here are a few reminders for us all this holiday season. I kept everything in list format for easy reference. Sometimes us humans can over-complicate things. This list is designed to keep things simple.
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The word conflict has a bad rap. But conflict is inevitable in all relationships and the ability to engage in disagreements well is actually an incredible strength.
What we often don’t hear is that conflict is healthy. And it is necessary for our relationships to thrive.
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So often in my practice I hear clients report “I just want a healthy relationship.” Human beings are hardwired for connection. Science tells us that those in healthy relationships do better in all areas of life including better health, longevity and greater overall life satisfaction. But what does it really mean to be in a “healthy relationship” and how can we go about creating one? Let’s take a few minutes to take a look at the components of a healthy relationship and what it takes to sustain one. First of all, it starts with self, knowing our own thoughts, feelings and desires while appreciating that our thoughts and feelings may not be shared by our partner. And that’s okay. Who am I and what matters to me in my own life?
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At Empathy Works we believe that therapy is an opportunity for clients to learn to communicate in deeper and more meaningful ways and that this process creates stronger emotional bonds which lead to greater individual and relational satisfaction.
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