Your Guide to Compassionate Listening Skills
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 18, 2024 active listening, communication, communication exercises, compassionate listening, conversations for couples, couples communication, good listening skills, how to improve listening skills, listening, listening skills0 comments
Your Guide to Compassionate Listening Skills
In Part I of “How to Become a Better Listener,” we discussed the attitude of compassion necessary to be an effective listener. Now, in Part II, we will cover the technical listening skills that build on this compassionate attitude. These listening skills help us respond thoughtfully, participate...Learn MoreQuestions to Ask Your Partner To Deepen Your Connection
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghAugust 1, 2023 communication, communication exercises, connection, conversation, conversations for couples, couples communication, couples counseling, couples therapy, marriage counseling, questions for couples, questions to ask my partner, questions to ask your partner, relationship counseling1 comment
Relationships thrive on open communication, vulnerability, and a genuine desire to understand and support each other. While it may be easy to discuss everyday matters, diving into deeper questions can strengthen the emotional bond between partners. If you and your partner feel comfortable having these conversations and exploring questions for couples together, you can uncover new...Learn MoreImprove Your Active Listening Skills For World Listening Day
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJuly 17, 2023 active listening, communication, communication exercises, connection, conversation, conversations for couples, emotional intelligence, interpersonal effectiveness, interpersonal skills, listening, professional development0 comments
Are you a good listener? Do you want to develop your active listening skills further?In honor of World Listening Day on July 18th, let’s explore the significance of active listening skills as an art and a valuable skill. Active listening goes beyond merely hearing words; it involves fully engaging with the speaker, understanding their perspective, and providing meaningful...Learn MoreThe Five Love Languages, The Basics
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghFebruary 20, 2023 communication, couples communication, couples counseling, couples therapy, dating, healthy relationships, the five love languages0 comments
Have you ever felt like you were putting a lot of effort into showing love to your partner, but they just didn’t seem to be getting the message? Or maybe you have felt like you and your partner aren’t speaking the same language when it comes to showing affection. Learning which of the five languages is yours and which is your partner’s could be the key to unlocking a...Learn MoreWhat to Say to Someone With Depression
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghJune 15, 2022 communication, counseling for depression, depression, depression counseling, depression therapy, friendship, major depressive disorder0 comments
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 21 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode in 2020 so it’s likely someone you know or love has been affected. Knowing what to say to someone with depression isn’t always easy. However, social support can remind your loved one that they are not alone.
Research has shown that...Learn MoreEverything You Wanted to Know About Boundaries in Relationships
by Counseling and Wellness Center of PittsburghApril 7, 2022 borderline personality disorder, boundaries, communication, conflict resolution, conversations for couples, couples communication, educational, emotional intelligence, how to say no, personal growth, relationship, relationship conflict, relationship resolutions, self care, stress management0 comments
You may have heard that boundaries in relationships are good and worthwhile. Understandably you might have some questions about boundaries such as what are they? How do I set a boundary? How do I communicate a boundary? How do I enforce a boundary? Is there any flexibility to boundaries? I will answer all of these questions for you because as a licensed marriage and family therapist I...Learn More