The Snowball Effect

Kristin Cuthriel

Is Shame at the Root of Your Pain?

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Is Shame at the Root of Your Pain? My client remembers being shamed in the fourth grade. She was standing outside of her school with several friends and their parents after a holiday musical program. She said that her mother looked down on her smiling face and announced in front … [Read more...]

8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master

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8 Communication Skills Every Couple Should Master Couples, no matter how diverse, seem to struggle with many of the same problems when it comes to communication. Their communication resembles a dance, around and around they go- nobody wins, nothing is resolved, and nobody feels … [Read more...]

True connection, vulnerability, and a fear of rejection

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"I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." -Brene Brown In order to have an authentic connection, both … [Read more...]

Self-Compassion: It all begins with you!

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Self-Compassion: It all begins with you! Too many people confuse self-compassion with self-absorption, however, they are two very different things. Believe it or not, the person who lacks self-compassion is more likely to be self-absorbed. You see, if you are kind to yourself, … [Read more...]