by Jeff Packer | May 8, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Cooperative Parenting, Family, Holidays / Vacation, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress, Teens
“New Dad… Nobody Asks Me What I Think?” I spoke with a young girl today and we were discussing the excitement and anticipation of Christmas. It was approaching fast and this year appears to have gone by so quickly. This was not a counselling session; just a...
by Jeff Packer | May 7, 2024 | Anger Management, Change, Conflict, Family, Love & Relationships, Mental Health, Parenting, Stress
Probably one of the most important interpersonal skills we have is listening. But, wait a minute, don’t most of us have ears so aren’t we listening all the time? Apparently not, according to the post below submitted by a frustrated and tired woman, wife...
by Jeff Packer | May 5, 2024 | Change, Conflict, Depression, Domestic Violence, Family, Love & Relationships, Problem-Solving, Trauma - PTS Reaction
Meta-Communication and Assertive Communication Skills The following post is submitted by a young man in his mid-twenties. He describes meta-communication and assertive communication skills and how he has applied these to turn around his poor communication learned from...
by Jeff Packer | May 4, 2024 | Change, Children & Adolescence, Conflict, Cooperative Parenting, Family, Love & Relationships, Parenting, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress
Boundaries: What Does It Mean? B – Being honest and O – open. Having U – understanding conversations that N – nurture positive feelings and thoughts. D – determining your wants and values and A – assertively helping others become aware of these. R – respecting...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 25, 2024 | Anger Management, Change, Conflict, Crisis, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Mental Health, Problem-Solving, Separation & Divorce, Stress
The Art of Effective Conversation Communication, when performed effectively, (e.g. calmly, lovingly. sensitively. wisely, respectfully) enhances and fosters positive relationships. However, when done poorly, it leads to communication breakdowns which are draining on...
by Jeff Packer | Apr 23, 2024 | Affairs and Adultery, Conflict, Love & Relationships, Marriage, Separation & Divorce
Or Hard Road Ahead? Should you find you are struggling in your marriage, you may land upon this post. Like so many, you have likely grown frustrated and complacent in your marriage to the point where you are considering options. In addition, you may not feel loved,...
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