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where we share practical guidance on managing stress and anxiety, improving communication in relationships, navigating life transitions and grief, and balancing the demands of career and personal life.
As a licensed therapist, I write with a systems-based perspective to help you grow, heal, and strengthen your connections.
Fear, Labels, and Listening: What We Lose When Fear Leads the Conversation
In moments of national tension, fear often drives us further into our labels and away from each other. I recently tried to have an honest conversation about these divisions with one of my closest friends, only to feel his guardedness—and my own struggle to connect—get in the way. What I’ve been noticing, both personally and in my work with clients, is how fear of being misunderstood, losing identity, or facing the unknown makes real dialogue nearly impossible. If we can first acknowledge that fear, and understand our own values, we can begin to listen to each other with more compassion.
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