Good communication is essential for relationships, but it’s challenging for nearly everyone. In my therapy practice, I have helped many people with communication issues, including couples, families, and individuals. Work in this area usually involves learning to engage in reflective listening and responsible, feelings-based communication, which means talking about one’s own emotions, rather than blaming others. These are essential concepts and skills, however, they depend on something more fundamental: self-awareness. Awareness of ourselves allows us to listen to others without reacting impulsively, to recognize what we are really feeling, and to express ourselves in an intentional way.
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