Blog Posts by Kristi Schwegman, LCSW
Dealing with Disappointment
Disappointment is one of the most frequently experienced emotions, often with high intensity. However, few of us really know how to deal with it. Let’s dive into where disappointment comes
Book Summary: What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey
Through deeply personal conversations, Oprah Winfrey and renowned brain and trauma expert Dr. Bruce Perry offer a groundbreaking and profound shift from asking “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened
Book Summary: Wired for Love by Stan Tatkin
Every person is wired for love differently, with different habits, needs, and reactions to conflict. The good news is that most people’s minds work in predictable ways and respond well
Terry Real’s Seesaw System
What is the Seesaw Analogy? It’s a system that challenges you to change your own behavior rather than waiting for the other person to change. Learn more.
The Lies We Tell Ourselves
Let’s take a look at some common lies we tell ourselves so that we can begin to replace them with our truth and start living healthier, happier lives.
Discovering Your Core Values
Core values point the needle of your compass, illuminating the pathway toward living a meaningful life, a life filled with passion and purpose. Instead of allowing outside influences to shape
Understanding Temperament
Words. We all use them. We all listen to them. We all communicate with them.They’re helpful. They’re useful. They’re beneficial.But yet, they can wound, destroy, and wreck our lives.Do you
Book Summary: Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa Terkeurst
Lysa TerKeurst helps you stop the dysfunction of unhealthy relationships by showing you biblical ways to set boundaries–and, when necessary, say goodbye–without losing the best of who you are.
Winning and Losing Strategies for Relationships
We all want to win, right? Here are some super easy ways to win in your relationships (as well as come out a loser) according to Terry Real, internationally recognized family
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