When we need to address problematic behavior with loved ones, doing so from a loving stance rather than a blaming one encourages them to take responsibility for their words and actions.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 16, 2023accountability, responsibility, empathy, truth, behavior, confrontation, blaming, shaming, expectations, close relationships, consequences, self-awareness, love, mistakesComment

Showing Compassion to our Shadow Selves

Each of us has some parts of our personalities we’re not proud of. Rather than try to shun our “shadow selves,” we can integrate them back into our core self by becoming curious about their origins, and showing them compassion.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiMarch 3, 2021compassion, shadow self, truth, curiosity, permission, personality, decision making, negative emotions, inner critic, therapy, psychotherapy, the self, feelings, protection Comments

Speaking our Truth

It takes courage to stand up for ourselves and have difficult conversations, but doing so can actually improve, rather than damage, our relationships.

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