Communication Styles

“Language doesn’t just communicate emotion, it shapes it.” Dr. Brene Brown

A married couple shared a memory with me from their early marriage.

One day as they were out for a nice little drive, they came upon a quaint little ice cream shop.

The wife commented, “That little ice cream shop looks nice.” to which the husband agreed and drove right past it.

The wife felt offended because in her mind she was asking her husband to stop for ice cream.

He thought she was just commenting on the ice cream shop looking nice.

Her words did not convey to him that she wanted to stop and get ice cream.

In fact, had she said, “Hey, let’s stop and get some ice cream.”

He would have gladly done so.

Have you ever felt hurt because you thought you were asking for something, when in fact you were merely making a comment?

Yeah, me too. 

I show my clients how to slow down and recognize what they are creating with their words.

I teach them how awareness and self-compassion are key to making deep and lasting changes that bring them more joy and fulfillment.

If this resonates with you and you’re ready to create more clarity and joy in your life, I can help.

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