A WORD FROM Dr Veronica…
When we have differences with others, it can be very tempting to communicate our concerns to or through someone else. It’s easy to mention the frustration to someone else, and it may even seem like the problem would be resolved if you could just get it off your chest. While it might feel a little better, these indirect communication can cause other problems (aka drama). Surely you have had the experience of saying a frustration about someone and that person happens to be standing right behind you. No? Maybe I’m just lucky.
Direct communication is hard; it is the essence of confrontation. It’s so vulnerable! Very few of us intentionally choose to enter into such discomfort. Yet, it’s better. Directly speaking to someone when we’ve been hurt or frustrated offers the possibility of reconnection and resolution. There is a possibility you’ll learn more of the story which can help to make sense of what the other person did or didn’t do. It can help heal the hurt that happened and relax the frustration. Consider talking it out – just be sure to take humility with you.
What is Empathy?
She recently joined our team of therapists and sees clients at our Centennial location. She decided to become a therapist after much prayer and much thinking – and after a whole career in Real Estate. Shae is a Colorado native that grew up in Hawaii. She is back in Colorado to put down newlywed roots with her husband, Brian.
Having gone through intense therapy herself, Shae knows her testimony can help others. She has achieved sobriety and nurtures strong relationships with family, friends, and God. As a therapist, she serves as a sounding board, grateful for the privilege of sitting with people in their “mess,” viewing each session as a purposeful Divine appointment. Helping those who suffer motivates her daily.
Off-duty, Shae dreams of being a famous hip hop/pop singer—though she can’t carry a tune—and embraces her diva side, always keeping at least five flavors of sparkling water in her fridge.
Now, let’s get into all the personal stuff. Shae’s motto is “by the grace of God, there I go”. Guilty pleasure beyond the 72 sparkling waters? Gummy bears with Tajin??!? Most embarrasing moment? Falling off the treadmill during an Orange Theory class (I would pay good money to see that). When Shae isn’t at work, you will find her spending time with people she can’t ever get enough time with, working out and sleeping.
And of course, the closing favorite movie quote…
“You’re killing me, Smalls.” – Patrick Renna, Sandlot
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