Don Neufeld, Social Worker/Therapist
128 Lake Street L2R 5Y1 Saint Catharines, ON, Canada

#ThoughtfulThursday

Have the courage to tell the truth to each other about how you really feel, to take each other on, and to rock the boat.

We all have imperfections and we all go through periods of disappointment in our relationships.

"Many of us who are dads can count some of our most joyous moments of life as those moments when we've been with our kids."

Relational Mindfulness is shifting out of the triggered part of us so we can shift into the thought-based part of us capable of love.

Empathy is generally understood as the capacity to identify and understand someone else’s emotions and experiences. Dr. John Gottman describes empathy as mirror...ing a partner’s feelings in a way that lets them know that their feelings are understood and shared. When you truly listen to understand, then you're able to approach your partner's needs in a compassionate and empathetic way. In conversation with your partner, this may require you to lean into your partner’s pain, frustration, or sadness before you offer advice or try to help. One of the keys to maintaining intimacy in difficult conversations is to express compassion and empathy when your partner is upset. As described in Dr. John Gottman's book What Makes Love Last?, this is a powerful opportunity to build intimacy in your relationship. Asking the right questions and empathizing are skills that can dramatically increase intimacy and improve connection in any relationship. Use the Expressing Empathy and Great Listening Card Decks to more deeply know and support your partner. Shop: https://bit.ly/37ObmAf

A shout out to all the men who are living and loving intentionally, aiming to be the best we can be for ourselves, our families, and our community! Happy International Mens Day!

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