Happy Wednesday, Happy Holidays!

The Holidays are upon us and we'd like to talk about celebrations and mournings. We'd love to think that the holiday season equates to celebrations. But, in reality, this time of year can be difficult for some or a mixed bag of highs and lows.

So, how do we just keep all of this to celebrating needs and/or mourning needs - rather than getting lost in our judgmental thoughts. Whenever you notice emotions arising in situations, positive or negative can you tie them strictly to a need? A need that you are mourning not being met or celebrating being met.

And notice how this is for you. What does this clarity bring up for you? If you're up for it let's give this a try this holiday season.

I'm back home as I'm writing this and have tried this a couple times today. While sadness has come up when I'm mourning a need, there is something encouraging and enlightening about the clarity for me.

I'd love to hear how it is for you!

Give The Give Of Empathy

Just a reminder that now you can give the gift of empathy with our Holiday Intro Course Gift Card! All you have to do is click here to register and then once in, there will be a form for you to fill out. We'll send you instructions and our Gift Card that can be shared with the recipient digitally or physically.

We hope to see some of your friends and loved ones in the next Intro to NVC class!

🎙️ Podcast Episode: Listener Question - I want To Give Empathy To My Kid, But We Need To Get To School!

In this episode, Dr. B and Heather take another listener's question. Many parents can probably relate to this. You are in a rush to get out the door in the morning and your child won't get out of bed or move quick enough. There is no real time for empathy in one of those moments.... so what does one do?

Click here to listen to the podcast

In The Empathy Gym This Week

Upcoming Schedule

12/23 Thursday 12pm EST - Routine Workout with Jordan

12/24 Friday 10am EST - Routine Workout with Jordan

12/26 Sunday 11am EST - Routine Workout with Logan

12/27 Monday 3pm EST - Routine Workout with Cindy

12/28 Tuesday 730pm EST - Expression Intensive with Saskiya

Happy Holidays!

Ryan