Skills for Healthy Relationships
Avoiding Confrontation
Join our weekly group Skills for healthy Relationships.
- Do you have a hard time communicating your emotional needs and feelings leading to frustration and resentment in relationships?
- Do you have difficulties saying no and setting boundaries in relationships?
- Do you tend to talk excessively about your feelings, while others may withdraw and not communicate enough, creating an imbalance in your relationship?
- Or the opposite, withdrawing and not communicating enough while others take the lead Do you have difficulties resolving conflicts calmly Do you notice that small disagreements can quickly escalate into arguments, often resulting in feelings of hurt, anger, resentment or emotional distance?
- Do you avoid confrontation altogether, leading to unresolved issues that build up over time and cause long-term resentment?
Together we will learn:
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Building self awareness in interpersonal dynamics so that you can recognize recurring patterns in your relationships, such as tendencies to withdraw, become defensive, or struggle with certain types of conversations. Identifying these patterns will give you the opportunity to work on changing them, leading to healthier and more fulfilling connections.
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Develop skills to enhance your ability to communicate assertively so that you can express your thoughts, feelings, and needs in a direct and honest manner. This fosters self-respect. When you communicate assertively you can stand up for yourself without aggression or passivity. You demonstrate to others that you respect yourself, therefore they will respect you too.
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Recognizing emotions in others through both their verbal and non-verbal cues, and responding with empathy and validation, is key to fostering connection. When people feel heard and understood, they are more likely to engage in problem-solving and become less defensive, paving the way for more productive and collaborative interactions.
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Setting clear and respectful healthy boundaries in relationships without feeling guilty.
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Learning to stay attuned to others by actively listening and paying close attention enables you to empathize more effectively. By understanding how others feel and what they might be thinking in different situations, you can tailor your communication to be more thoughtful and constructive, reducing the likelihood of conflict.
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Learning communication styles, verbal and non-verbal communication. You will learn to adapt your approach to fit the situation. This makes you more effective in navigating challenges, collaborating with diverse people, and negotiating solutions that work for everyone.
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Managing one's own emotions, particularly in stressful or emotionally charged situations, to avoid negative reactions.
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Learn to handle conflicts in a calm and constructive manner, without escalating the situation.
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Express your needs and feelings honestly and authentically which fosters a relationship of acceptance and non-judgement.
When
Every Tuesday starting May 6th
Time
6-7:30pm EDT
Where
ONLINE - ZOOM
Duration
4 weeks
Group Size
8-10 participants
Cost
$360
When
Every Tuesday starting May 6th
TIME
6-7:30pm EDT
WHERE
ONLINE - ZOOM
DURATION
4 weeks
GROUP SIZE
8-10 participants
COST
$360
Meet Your Group Facilitator
Hi, my name is Viviane Silva, and I’m truly honored to be a part of your recovery journey.
I’m a compassionate and skilled clinical social worker and psychotherapist with extensive experience in supporting individuals struggling with addiction, codependency, and emotional regulation difficulties. I specialize in supporting clients who struggle with a deep need to please others or sacrifice their own happiness and well-being to care for those around them. Many of my clients come to me feeling trapped by patterns of avoiding conflicts, ignoring their own needs and feelings, deflecting from difficult conversations with family and friends, and ultimately harbouring resentment and discontent. It leads to low self-esteem, difficulties with decision making, and a constant need for external approval, recognition and validation. I understand that these patterns can feel painful, and I want to assure you that healing is possible. I will help you to become more confident in communicating your needs and feelings, prioritize yourself, reclaim your sense of self-worth and find stability in your life even if you’ve tried other things that haven’t worked.
By deciding to attend group sessions and commit to the process, you’re setting yourself on a path that will positively impact your future. While the journey ahead may have its challenges, each step you take brings you closer to growth, healing, and regaining control over your life.
Your active involvement in group therapy is key to your success. The more effort you put in, the more you will gain from it. Group therapy is a powerful tool, and by staying engaged and committed to the weekly practices, you help ensure that both you and your peers stay focused, supported, and on the path to recovery.