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 […]
Chapter 9 – The Power of Safe Conversations in Groups
In the last chapter, the authors gave numerous examples of how the Safe Conversation Process worked in everyday life in a wide array of situations and settings. I added two examples of my own where I was surprised at how well it worked in situations other than with couples in my office. In Chapter 9 […]
Chapter 8: Safe Conversation Process in Every Aspect of Life
In Chapter 8, we will explore how Safe Conversations Work in Every Aspect of Life. The authors simply offer examples from around the world, of Safe Conversation process working in several situations and settings. One example was a coach with an alcoholic client. Two examples of a makeup artist using it at a photo shoot. Safe […]
Chapter 7 The Space-Between
To be quite honest, the concept of the Space-Between has been the most helpful insight for my work with clients in the past 5 or so years. Stewarding the Space-Between, I now believe, is the fastest way forward for any couple. Negativity in the Space-Between causes disconnect and what couples want is connection. When the […]
Chapter 6: The Practice of Affirmations
Over time, the authors realized the practice of affirmations was missing from the Safe Conversation Process. They had the Safe Conversation dialogue in place, along with empathy with everyone and zero negativity. “But as we interviewed clients about how the Safe conversation process was working for them, we learned that it was not enough to […]
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