Within My Reach with Friends Against Family Violence

Would you be surprised to learn that many people have yet to master the skill of listening? Tune in with Doni as she explores the Speaker Listener Technique alongside Linzi Labrum-Abplanalp, an experienced Attorney, Law Clerk, and Mediator. Linzi offers her perspective on the importance of listening and its profound impact on our relationships. By striving to understand before attempting to solve problems, we can greatly enhance our happiness in all our interactions.

LMFT Cicile Rios joins Doni on this episode where they discuss smart communication. They explore how your brain reacts to both physical and emotional danger. They also discuss taking time outs to let your brain process, and using XYZ statements to communicate more effectively.

Let's talk about Events Issues and Hidden Issues. In this episode Leo from the Thompsen House of Hope and Doni look at a model that will help us understand what we are really fighting about!

Doni and Lindsey have a sit-down to talk about the red flags in communication. They delve into how these warning signs manifest in everyday interactions. It's crucial to also touch on delicate issues like domestic violence, intimate terrorism, and the risk of lethality because these signs can sometimes escalate into more severe relationship problems.

If you or anyone you know is struggling, please call our 24/7 crisis line at 435-781-2264. Our emergency shelter provides safety for individuals who need immediate support. We provide safety and action planning to all of our shelter clients. We also offer 24/7 hospital response to survivors needing a Sexual Assault Nurse Examination (SANE).

Leo Thorsen, from The Thompson House of Hope, joins Doni to discuss expectations and how they can present themselves in our lives. Leo is the director of The Thompson House which is an addiction recovery home in Roosevelt, Utah. Their conversation will include what expectations look like surrounding all areas of their lives, from work to home and more. They will also discuss when expectations become a problem, how you can become more aware of them, and ways to be proactive about them.

Knowing who we are and what we bring, good and bad, to relationships can help us choose relationships that are healthy and right for us. Having that knowledge will also allow us to work on our weaknesses and build on our strengths.

Join Doni as she visits with Jonathan Crane from Northeastern Counseling Center, about how different personalities and traits, as well as our family backgrounds, influence all of our relationships in life.

Join Doni as she discusses how to fall in love with your brain turned on with Eliza LeBeau. Have you ever wondered how to tell the difference between Love and Infatuation? Doni and Eliza will talk about recognizing the differences between the two and also specific principles, that when understood and applied, can help you enjoy infatuation while falling in love with your brain turned on. If you are a parent of teenagers, you won't want to miss this episode! Eliza's extensive experience working with youth has given her insight into the youth of today and their challenges with relationships. We hope to provide parents with awareness of the obstacles our youth are facing, as well as questions to ask them when they are trying to navigate the tricky waters of relationships.

Eliza's metaphor for living alongside each other.

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Join Doni as she chats with Jason Law about the concept of Sliding vs. Deciding and how it can have a huge impact on our relationships. Jason is the clinical director and counselor at Red Pine Residential Treatment Center in Fort Duchesne. In this episode, Doni & Jason will discuss the emotional downfalls of Sliding when people choose who they have sex with, who they cohabitate with, and the role that Sliding plays in addiction and addictive behavior.

Doni and Cassie will discuss healthy relationships and what the state of relationships today is. They will also introduce you to Friends Against Family Violence and their available services.