There are too many relationship myths to count, but they all have something in common…false information based off assumptions. You know what they say when we assume? It makes an ass out of u and me! Follow along in today’s episode as we unpack common relationship myths, how they can be destructive, and the healthier options required for meaningful communication and connection.

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What is there not to say about our 1st guest on Behind the Therapy Door? We could go on and on, but suffice it to say, Wendy Hummel is a powerhouse of compassion, a change agent, and our friend. She is a retired detective that has been through the trenches, all while raising a family, going through several education programs, becoming a certified yoga instructor, etc. Wendy is a thought leader that is passionate about the 1st responder community and motivated to insure all have the opportunity to take care of themselves through impossible challenges as 1st responders.

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You know that phrase, “It’s not all about you!”? Welcome to the Art of Compromise! When working through dilemmas that involve another person, it cannot just be our way or their way. Most often, the best strategy is finding a way for both to come to the negotiating table in an open and curious position and work together. In today’s episode, we unpack tips and tricks for healthy listening, fair fighting, and working towards a mutual goal that lets everyone win.

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Anxiety is a universal condition and one we can all relate to at different points in our lives. Learning how to recognize the early signs of somatic distress and the emotional signals of anxiety can often empower us to decrease its vice grip-like hold on us. Tune in as we discuss common symptoms of anxiety and panic, how to discern when it is stress vs. something more serious, and hands on tools to lower anxiety and return to a neutral or calm state.

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Action oriented and charming Promoter Types are so incidence focused that they can leave others in the dust when in Phase distress. The thought of slowing down, asking for help, and showing their soft underbelly is synonymous with kryptonite. However, when directed to lean into their vulnerability, the natural courage of Promoter change agents can shine through and lead to even greater excitement in their relationships, at work, and in future goal setting. Join us as we unpack the challenges for Promoter Type personalities in distress, how to challenge them into a healthier sense of action and connection, and the bonding that can occur when they use their powers for the greater good of self and others.

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In this week’s episode, we unpack the developmental stages first written about by Erik Erikson. These stages are ones we all go through, regardless of personality type, and span the entire age spectrum. Each stage poses an internal struggle that must be mastered in order to develop the accompanying virtue that waits as the pot of gold at the end of the journey. The stages, once mastered, culminate in a saturation of wisdom in our golden years, offering deep compassion and perspective for self and others.

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The natural “chill” that Imaginer Types possess can become their very downfall, if trapped in phase distress Though the calm nature of an Imaginer Type is something novelists write about, it can also morph into passive withdrawal and isolation when intense distress is heaped on. Imaginer Type’s can become overwhelmed with too much stimulation or too many expectations to achieve or perform and become paralyzed with powerlessness. In order to move through phase distress, Imaginer Type’s must own their potency and power and stand on their own two feet, rather than rely on others to lead them. Once this autonomy is mastered, their calm chillax nature can blend seamlessly into quiet power!

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The quest for efficiency and order is life blood for Thinker Types. In efforts to avoid negative emotions or acknowledgement of loss or perceived failure, Thinker Type personalities can become frustrated and attempt to control self and others. When in distress, this control can be administered with criticism and an exaggerated aversion to drama or time waste. On the flip side, their rich focus on data and logic can be a powerhouse in getting plans made and the outcome accomplished. Learning how to acknowledge underlying loss and grief, rather than covering up with frustrated anger, is the key to finding balance for Thinker Types.

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