by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, The Art of Communication
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause for relationship issues. People who are out of touch with...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Sep 17, 2022 | Blog, Building Relationships, Effectively Parenting Teens, The Art of Communication
Teens and college students are hurting. In addition to traditional stressors that have plagued teens for generations (dating, grades, substance abuse), today’s young people have the added anxieties about getting into (and paying for) college, finding a job, and...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | May 12, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Disagreements often pose challenges in relationships. Many partners and spouses often avoid expressing their true thoughts and feelings during a disagreement because they don’t want to engage in a conflict. This “conflict avoidance” is very common,...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Feb 13, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, Learn How to Make Solid Agreements, The Art of Communication
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions. They resolve to lose weight, quit smoking, quit drinking, earn more money, exercise regularly, or spend more time with their families. Unfortunately, these resolutions are often forgotten by February....
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jan 25, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Summary In this article you will learn how to develop communication skills that can help create amazing relationships. We’ll discuss the meaning of communication, and we’ll look at six important skills that contribute to the art of effective communication,...
by Dr. Patrice Wolters - Licensed Psychologist | Jan 14, 2021 | Blog, Cultivating Intimacy, The Art of Communication
Do you feel the need to get even with your spouse? Do you hold back your feelings and just sit on them when you’re upset? Do people get angry at you, and you don’t always know why? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be struggling with...
