Holding Sacred Space: What to Do When Someone Comes Out to You
Communication Skills, Ethical Practice, Life Adjustment, Spirituality Emily Browning Communication Skills, Ethical Practice, Life Adjustment, Spirituality Emily Browning

Holding Sacred Space: What to Do When Someone Comes Out to You

You might already be aware that LGBTQIA+ Pride is celebrated in June, with festivals, parades, memorials, and marches held all over the world throughout the month. You might be wondering how you can best support LGBTQIA+ people, not just in June but all the time? While there are many ways to be a supporter and an ally, one of the most important is to be prepared to respond compassionately to someone who comes out to you. Here are a few keys to remember when you enter this sacred conversation.

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IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU! And other stuff sick people wish they could say.
Grief and Loss, Caregiving, Communication Skills, Coping with illness Emily Browning Grief and Loss, Caregiving, Communication Skills, Coping with illness Emily Browning

IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU! And other stuff sick people wish they could say.

When a person in your life is going through a hard time such as an illness, divorce, or bereavement and your question is “how can I not say the wrong thing to them?” Dr. Susan Silk’s Ring Theory provides a simple answer: comfort in, dump out.

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Two Simple Steps for Better Communication
Communication Skills, Coping Skills Emily Browning Communication Skills, Coping Skills Emily Browning

Two Simple Steps for Better Communication

The need to be heard and understood is one most of us share. Yet we may often feel misunderstood by our partners, parents, children, friends, or colleagues. Moreover, it’s likely that some of those important people in our lives don’t always feel heard and understood by us. When we misunderstand one another, we often end up feeling frustrated and hurt.

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