Understanding Communication Styles: What’s Yours? Part II

If you read my previous blog post, you learned about passive, aggressive, and passive-aggressive communicators. This second and final part of this two-part blog series about communication will discuss assertive communicators and the fluidity of communication styles.

Bridgette GottwaldJune 21, 2022therapy, communication, communication styles

Understanding Communication Styles: What’s Yours? Part I

Did you know that behavioral traits affect communication? Learning about and being able to understand communication styles can drastically improve your relationships. How knowledgeable or skilled you are in navigating difficult conversations depends upon your ability to connect with other people.

Bridgette GottwaldJune 21, 2022communication, communication styles, understanding, affect, mental health, happiness, connection, meaningful, therapist

Present Over Perfect, Part II: How Do I Remake My Life?

You may have read part one to this blog series, which was titled “Present Over Perfect, Part I: How Is Therapy Similar to Vinegar?” which discussed the similarities between therapy and vinegar, and the many benefits the therapeutic relationship can bring to someone’s life. This blog continues to share some of Shauna Niequist’s ideas and concepts from her book, Present Over Perfect that are worth living by.

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Present Over Perfect, Part I: How Is Therapy Similar to Vinegar?

Has anyone ever told you that it’s okay to see a therapist? Yes, it is okay to see a therapist. Read that again. In fact, 48% of Americans seek counseling and the stigma around mental health has decreased in recent years.

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Jumping Off the High Dive: What is My Anxiety and Body Telling Me?

Typically, underneath any undesirable feeling that we experience, there is something beneath the surface that’s been left unaddressed. Most of our fears and worries revolve around what we can’t control and unfortunately, sometimes it ends up controlling us.

BlogBridgette GottwaldJuly 30, 2020anxiety, depression, communication, deep breathing, anxious thoughts, therapy, healing, messages, body and mind

Divided Americans and Couples Therapy: Reducing Conflict within Relationships, Pt. 2

Learn how Americans can communicate more effectively by utilizing tactics that research and experience have proven to work within couples therapy when it comes to resolving conflict.

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