Ineffective communication skills are something we see quite often in counseling.

Not only does ineffective communication harm relationships, it can erode self-esteem. Such communication patterns may actually be destructive, but, sadly, many people fall into the trap of using them. If you and your relationship partners follow these rules and steer clear of the traps of destructive communication, you will almost certainly feel better about not only each other and your relationship but yourself as well.

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Counseling Skills: How to be a More Effective Listener

Listening skills are the building blocks of effective communication. These skills enable you to demonstrate that you are interested in what the other person has to say, as well as hearing and understanding the other person. Four key listening skills are open-ended questions, summary statements, reflective statements, and neutral questions and phrases. They are easy to learn with a little practice.

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Counseling Tip: How to Be Less of a Perfectionist and Enjoy Life More

It’s true. Most of us are harder on ourselves than we would be anyone else.

Whether you try Anxiety Counseling or choose a few of the strategies outlined here, it’s usually an eye-opening experience just how much pressure & negative self-talk we put on ourselves to be “perfect”.

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Coping with Anxiety: How To Deal With Change

Change can make any of us feel a certain level of anxiety. It’s one of the most common reasons people seek out anxiety counseling. Even positive changes can make us feel on edge or slightly fearful.