Cynthia, Author at John Sullivan Counselling

Safe Conversation: It’s Not WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It

I imagine we have all probably heard the saying “It’s not what you say but how you say it.” Helen, who is writing this chapter, takes this idea to a whole new level. In her last chapter, Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past, she challenged us to answer the call to become each […]

Being Present for Each Other Heals the Past

You can heal the past by being present for each other. Helen is writing this chapter, piggybacking on Chapter 3 Conflict Is Growth Trying to Happen. She begins: “Now, finally (drum roll, please), we get to the heart of what seems to be part of the universal mystery. There is an amazing thing that happens […]

Conflict is Growth Trying to Happen

When does conflict happen? If, as we said in Chapter 1, Romantic Love is a trick, and Chapter 2 tells us that incompatibility is grounds for marriage, then inevitably there will be conflict in any intimate relationship. Harville, who is writing this chapter, introduces it with this: “Hopefully by now, you realize that the conflict […]

Chapter 12: Healthy Relationships

In this last chapter, the authors give several real-world examples of how healthy relationships can be achieved in the Safe Conversation Process. The Safe Conversation process can be used in the modern workplace which is often polarized and stressful. “Using the Safe Conversation Dialogue process will improve your ability to achieve goals with individuals and […]

Chapter 11: Healthy Brains

a What does the Safe Conversation Dialogue have to do with our brains? Lots, apparently! How? It can ”contribute to a more relaxed and healthier brain,” (p.211). That statement makes a lot of sense to me. For years I taught Stress Management courses at St. Clair College. Stress is an evolutionary response to danger. If […]

Chapter 10: Safe Conversations at Work

The last chapter in this book section deals with using safe conversations at work. Safe Conversations Process in the Workplace The authors explain: “Many businesses recognize that healthy relationships and a sense of safety in employee communications are critical to success. Yet most businesses don’t know how to achieve this.” (p. 189) They conclude: “By […]

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Safe Conversation: It’s Not WHAT You Say But HOW You Say It

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