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What is the Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy?

In a world filled with internet advice and quick solutions, the skills of empathetic listening are often underappreciated. This article explores the profound difference between being empathetic and sympathetic and…

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How to be a Compassionate Communicator

“It was one of those horrible, out-of-control conversations that goes nowhere fast.” Her eyes filled with tears as she described her frustration. “I’m trying to tell James that I really…

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Improve Your Relationships with Active Listening

Active listening skills are essential building blocks for strong and meaningful relationships. However, not everyone is naturally gifted with this skill. The good news is the art of active listening…

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What is Gaslighting?

Gaslighting, named word of the year in 2022, is a serious issue in which one person manipulates another into questioning their own reality. The word “gaslight” originated from the movie…

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What is Codependency?

Learn about the signs, causes, and how to become less codependent. What is the Definition of Codependency? Codependency is a relationship dynamic in which there is a taker and a…

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How to Set (and Keep) Boundaries

What are boundaries? Personal boundaries can be considered the limits or rules we set for ourselves and within relationships. Healthy boundaries provide a foundation for building healthy personal habits and…