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The Importance of Empathy: Building Strong Relationships with Your Children and Others

 

Have you ever felt misunderstood or invalidated when trying to express your thoughts and feelings to a friend or family member? It's a common experience that can leave us feeling frustrated and unheard. But what happens when we flip the situation and put ourselves in the shoes of our children? It's easy to understand why they may stop talking to us or give us the silent treatment. So, what can we do to improve our communication skills and build stronger relationships with those around us?

The key is to focus on understanding both what the person is saying and how they are feeling. When we feel heard and understood, we feel more secure and settled. However, relying on our assumptions, projections, and presumptions can lead to misunderstandings and misinterpretations. To truly understand someone, we need to set aside our own biases and tune in to their words and emotions.

To improve your communication, try these helpful tips:

  • Avoid giving unsolicited advice or making assumptions about how someone feels
  • Be present in the conversation and avoid distractions such as texting or multi-tasking
  • Paraphrase what the other person is saying to ensure you understand their message
  • Use open-ended questions such as who, what, when, where, or how to gather more information
  • Check in with the person to ensure your understanding is accurate

By practicing empathy and active listening, we can build stronger relationships with our children and others. If you're interested in improving your empathic skills, consider downloading our free mini-training resource. Simply enter your name and email below to receive the link.

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If you’re a parent of a child who has frequent and intense emotional outbursts, you know how hard it can be to deal with them. You want to help your child calm down, but you don’t know how. You feel frustrated, helpless, and guilty.

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  • What causes of meltdowns
  • The difference between problems and meltdowns
  • The best strategies to prevent and reduce meltdowns
  • The most effective ways to respond and support your child during a meltdown
  • The key steps to recover and reconnect after a meltdown

This stuff is based on my personal and professional experience as a parent and a therapist. I’ve helped hundreds of parents like you overcome the challenges of meltdowns and create a more peaceful and positive family life.

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