Tag Archives: communication

Acts of Kindness

Posted on May 21, 2026 by msw blog

RAVE to a West Seattle angel. I am a smart woman, but sometimes I make dumb choices. I thought I had slipped my credit, debit and ID cards into a safe pocket spot before walking my dog on Alki Beach. I … Continue reading →

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Road Trip

Posted on May 16, 2026 by msw blog

Focus!…The driver has one job: to drive without distraction. Leave the auxiliary activities — navigation, Spotify playlists, Buc-ee’s mile countdowns — to the passengers. Absolutely no texting and driving. And no drinking (duh). The sunroof is a group decision…The sun warming your … Continue reading →

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The Key to Effective Communication

Posted on May 14, 2026 by msw blog

take timeouts when emotions run high. Once conversations become flooded with emotion, productive communication shuts down. Taking a short break — with a clear agreement to return to the issue — can prevent arguments from becoming destructive. Whoever calls the … Continue reading →

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 Therapy Lessons: 12 Key Takeaways

Posted on May 5, 2026 by msw blog

Twelve things I’ve learned from both sides of the therapy room: Silence causes more harm than honest conversation.  Courage isn’t the absence of fear, it’s moving forward while fear walks beside you.  You only need one person to set and … Continue reading →

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Listening Leads to Growth

Posted on April 25, 2026 by msw blog

When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.— Dalai Lama Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to … Continue reading →

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