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Starting Where They Are: Bridging Gaps in Holiday Conversations Dec 15, 2024

Here’s the scene: Kitchen, Anywhere USA.

“Let me DO something!” she exclaimed. “I can help!” Her determined 81-year-old self insisted.

“Mom, I can’t even count how many of these gatherings you’ve hosted. Go sit down!” her daughter replied, equal pa...

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“You Don’t Listen”: What It Really Means (and How to Change It) Dec 08, 2024

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I remember the moment I realized I wasn’t listening.

Someone was speaking to me, and I caught my own thought mid-sentence. It had nothing to do with what they were saying. I...

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Guest Blog: Mindfulness as a Tool for Pain and Chronic Illness by Deborah Bircham Dec 01, 2024

Guest Blog by Deborah Bircham of Live Well With Chronic Illness

(DipCNM, UKIHCA-RHC, Dip.Hyp, mNCIP, mANP)   https://livewellwithchronicillness.co.uk/ 

When I first became sick with Lyme Disease and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome in 2018 the suffer...

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Holiday Communication: How Listening Can Transform Your Thanksgiving Gatherings Nov 24, 2024

Thanksgiving is a time to come together, share a meal, and reflect on what we’re grateful for. It’s a holiday centered around connection, yet for many, the conversations that happen at the table can sometimes feel superficial or, worse, filled with t...

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Give the Gift of Being Heard: Holiday Listening Appointments Nov 20, 2024
The holidays bring reflection, gratitude, and a deeper appreciation for those who have been by our side. For many, it’s also a time to pause, regroup, and recharge before the new year begins. This holiday season, one of the most meaningful gifts you ...
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Difficult Conversations: How to Listen, Speak, and Connect Nov 17, 2024

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I could tell immediately that the conversation was about to get difficult.

I felt it in my body first. A tightening. A pulling back. That subtle shift that says, this could ...

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