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In Episode 93 Joseph and Paula shared some basic communication skills. They follow up in this episode by discussing barriers.

Questions? If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠⁠[email protected]  ⁠⁠

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.

4 Types of Communication and How To Improve Them From Indeed.com

Effective Communication From HelpGuide.org

Microcounseling Skills by Paula Heller Garland (Kendallhunt.com)

A topic that runs through all of our episodes is communication. There is no doubt that if we were healthier and more effective with our communication, we would have healthier and more content relationships. In this episode, we provide a broad overview of effective communication skills - verbal and non-verbal.

Questions? If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]  ⁠

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.

4 Types of Communication and How To Improve Them From Indeed.com

Effective Communication From HelpGuide.org

Microcounseling Skills by Paula Heller Garland (Kendallhunt.com)

Joseph and Paula are talking about abandonment and the impact abandonment can have. Being abandoned, emotionally or physically, can cause long-lasting pain and affect every part of our lives. But when we understand it, we can begin to recover. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.

Abandonment: Definition, Issues, Symptoms, & Triggers - The Berkeley Well-Being Institute (berkeleywellbeing.com)

Abandonment Issues: Types, Signs, Causes, Treatment & More (therapymantra.co)

Abandonment Issues: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope (psychcentral.com)

Adolescent maladaptive schemas and childhood abuse and neglect: A systematic review and meta‐analysis - PMC (nih.gov)

Understanding the Pain of Abandonment | Psychology Today

Questions for Counselors returns, and this week Joseph and Paula answer some tough questions! No kidding. How do you cope with individuals who use abusive language toward me? Does one have to believe in counseling for it to be beneficial? What can someone do to stay safe if staying in an emotionally unsafe environment? And there are even more!

In this episode Joseph and Paula discuss 4 different parenting styles. 1 is the most effective. Do you know which you use or were raised with? If you have any topic suggestions or questions, let us know! [email protected]

Resources used for this episode can be found: 

4 Parenting Styles: What Your Style Is and Why It Matters (verywellfamily.com)

Parenting Styles | Psychology Today

The 4 types of parenting styles: What style is right for you? - Mayo Clinic Press

Why Being an Authoritative Parent Is the Best Approach (verywellfamily.com)

 The Mayo Clinics Guide to Raising a Healthy Child 

In this two-part series we discuss how to know if you grew up in a toxic family, how it impacts life today, what a healthy family looks like, and how to make necessary changes today. 

This is our first recording of 2024. We took a little time off due to the holidays, traveling, and even recovering from illness. We are so excited to be back with you and look forward to a wonderful year learning and growing with all of you. 

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.     

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.   We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.   

It has been a while...so this week Paula and Joseph are excited to bring you a listener favorite - Questions for Counselors!

Do you ever feel like something's off, but you can't quite put your finger on it?

Join Joseph and Paula as they dive deep into the world of gaslighting, a subtle yet devastating form of emotional manipulation that can leave you questioning your own reality. 

In this episode they unravel the origins of the term “gaslighting” and explore its insidious presence in relationships from families to the workplace. 

Your co-hosts will talk through the signs, phrases, and harms of gaslighting and discuss strategies to make changes if you are being gaslit. 

Questions? If you have questions, you would like Joseph and Paula to address during an upcoming episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at [email protected]

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net.     

Just a reminder - Anything shared during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice - it is solely our opinion. Information shared does not represent our employers or profession.   We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.   

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References researched to create this episode:

Gaslighting | Psychology Today

Klein, W., Li, S., & Wood, S. (2023). A qualitative analysis of gaslighting in romantic relationships. Personal Relationships, 1– 25. https://doi.org/10.1111/pere.12510

What is gaslighting? Examples and how to respond (medicalnewstoday.com)

Stephanie A. Sarkis Ph.D.  Gaslighting: Recognize Manipulative and Emotionally Abusive People — and Break Free 

Happy New Year! We have missed you.

We all have problems, and we all attempt to solve them. Joseph and Paula walk you through a step-by-step process on healthy problem-solving techniques.

We recorded this episode prior to the holidays, though it is a first-time release. We hope you benefit from an overview of Problem Solving.

Resources used for this episode

Canva M. (2011). Steve Jobs: His 10 best quotes about art and creativity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/steve-jobs-his-10-best-quotes-about-art-and-creativity/2011/10/06/gIQAc0ZARL_blog.html 

Steel P, et al. (2018). Examining procrastination across multiple goal stages: A longitudinal study of temporal motivation theory.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00327/full

Wang Y-P. (2021). Effects of online problem-solving instruction and identification attitude toward instructional strategies on students' creativity. https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.771128/full