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Helping individuals to shift their experience so they can connect more consciously with themselves a

10/24/2025

When emotions feel overwhelming, our instinct is often to push them away or drown in them. Focusing-oriented therapy teaches a middle path — turning toward what’s there, naming it gently, and letting it unfold at its own pace. By giving words to the felt sense inside, we bring diffuse, chaotic energy into clarity. Naming isn’t labeling — it’s listening until a word fits just right.

💡Learn how to find words that calm your body’s storm — Join my free 5-lesson course You Gotta Name It to Tame It. (link in bio)
https://communicatingwell.uteach.io/courses/you-gotta-name-it-to-tame-it

10/23/2025

Breathing is one of the most accessible tools we have for regulation.
Slow, intentional breaths help calm the nervous system and bring us back into the present moment.
This poodle sure knows the value of letting her breath settle her down.

10/22/2025

Whether you want to deepen connections or boost confidence in social settings, asking questions is a powerful tool. It encourages your nervous system to shift from fear to curiosity, promoting a calmer state of mind. Plus, it’s an excellent way to learn about others, fostering a sense of comfort and safety in social environments.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬:
1) Choose a few questions from our weekly posts
2) Practice with your friends and family (what a great way to learn more about them too!)
3) Experiment going into new social situations and using the questions to start conversations and build your confidence and sense of connection.

What helps you feel more socially comfortable and more connected?

10/21/2025

We all mess up. We say the wrong thing. We shut down. We forget what matters in the heat of a moment.
What defines the health of a relationship isn’t if rupture happens—it's how quickly and effectively you repair.
But many couples don’t learn what real repair looks like.
They apologize too soon.
Or not at all.
They assume things are fine… while emotional distance lingers.

In Level Up Your Relationship, we teach you how to:
🌀Slow down enough to really hear each other
🌀Repair from a place of responsibility, not just relief
🌀Rebuild connection with words and actions that actually land

✨ Imagine being able to say “I messed up” and have it lead to more closeness, not more shame.
That’s the power of repair.

Learn how to do it right—your relationship will thank you:
https://communicatingwell.uteach.io/courses/level-up-your-relationship (link in bio)

10/20/2025

How do we build relationship with and responsibility for our own emotions? While other people’s words or actions can certainly trigger feelings within us, they don’t directly cause how we feel. Our emotional responses come from our own interpretations, needs, and past experiences.

Recognizing this gives us incredible power: the power to pause, reflect, and choose how we respond rather than reacting automatically. It’s a crucial step toward emotional freedom and building more compassionate, understanding relationships.

By owning our feelings, we create space for connection instead of conflict.

10/17/2025

Podcast Episode 4: Saying Hello to Myself

In this episode we are going to look at how to be little bit more welcoming to whatever we are noticing in ourselves rather than pushing it away or judging it.

Examples:

I can’t believe she said that to me! - > A part of me can’t believe she said that to me, and I’m saying hello to it or acknowledging it.
I’m scared of screwing up! -> A part of me is scared of screwing up and I’m just saying hello to it.

If you are thinking about something you said earlier in the day that is upsetting:
Try saying: “A part of me is feeling upset by what I said earlier and I’m saying hello to it.

If you are thinking about the end of a relationship and feeling sad:
Try saying: A part of me is feeling sad about the end of that relationship and I’m just saying hello to it.

I hope you can check it out! 👇

https://podcasts.bcast.fm/e/28x93lln
(clickable link in bio)

10/16/2025

Sometimes the best moments come when we say yes to the mess — to the muddy, unpredictable, imperfect parts of life. Maisie the poodle knows it well, caught in that delightful moment of deciding whether to jump back into the puddle or play it safe. In therapy and in life, saying yes to the mess means embracing the discomfort, the growth, and the aliveness that come with it. So here’s to muddy paws and brave hearts willing to dive in! 🐾💦

10/14/2025

You didn’t just move in together—you’re building a shared life.
But here’s the thing: daily habits, long-term goals, and personal values don’t magically align just because you love each other.
They need to be explored, expressed, and re-visited over time.

In Level Up Your Relationship, we guide you through:
✳️Clarifying your individual and shared values
✳️Talking about money, family, and future without it turning into tension
✳️Building rituals that support the kind of home and life you both want

This isn’t about creating the “perfect” vision—it’s about getting on the same page, so your life together feels co-created rather than accidental.
🏡 If you’re ready to move from surviving the day-to-day to dreaming forward together, this course can help.

Let’s design something beautiful—together:
https://communicatingwell.uteach.io/courses/level-up-your-relationship (link in bio)

10/13/2025

Sometimes life asks us to slow down, to pause, and to sit in the discomfort of not knowing.
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It’s in these moments—when clarity feels far away and the path ahead is foggy—that we’re invited to trust the wait and embrace the uncertainty.
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Because when nothing is certain, anything is possible.
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This in-between space isn't empty—it’s full of potential. It’s where unseen shifts are happening, where healing takes root, where transformation begins.
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You don’t need to have all the answers right now. You just need to stay open, stay grounded, and keep showing up for yourself, one breath at a time.
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The future is still unfolding. And it might just surprise you. 🌱✨

10/10/2025

Imagine your inner world as a long banquet table.
Every feeling you have — joy, sadness, excitement, fear — has a seat.
Some guests you love seeing. Others… not so much.
But here’s the thing: when you try to shut a guest out, they don’t leave. They just bang louder on the door.

Welcoming all your feelings to the table doesn’t mean you agree with them or enjoy them — it means you create a safe space inside yourself where nothing has to fight for attention.
This is where calm begins.

In my free course, I’ll show you how to invite every “guest” in, without letting the loudest ones take over the whole party.

Learn the 5 welcoming skills —
👉 https://communicatingwell.uteach.io/courses/you-gotta-name-it-to-tame-it (link also in bio).
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10/09/2025

There’s something special about stepping into new adventures — the fresh air, the unknown paths, and the excitement, but also the discomfort it takes to explore. This was a new trail for Maisie and I. We often hike familiar trails and this was a good reminder that it's fun to try new things (with new sniffs). Whether it’s a big leap or a small step, every new experience is a chance to learn, heal, and discover more of who we are. Here’s to embracing the adventure, one paw step at a time.

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Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6pm
Thursday	12pm - 6pm

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Creating Conscious Connection

Part of communicating well is learning to understand our own inner landscape - our thoughts, emotions, body sensations and reactions. By increasing this self-awareness, we are more able to engage in conscious connection. This conscious connection allows for more compassionate communication with both ourselves and others.

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Take care, Jill