Nicole nowparvar

Giving criticism is so freakin' vulnerable. The anticipation of having the conversation can bring up questions like: What if I lose this person because of what I am about to say? What if they find me threatening and shut down? What if they lose their temper and this turns into an argument? What am I even trying to say? How can I say this nicely? Constructive criticism is truly an art. This article applies not only to those of us who have a hard time with confrontation but to

Going to therapy takes guts. Once you're ready to get help, shopping for a therapist is necessary. Much like any other relationship, you and your therapist have to click and that may require reaching out to a few of them before you select the right one. Unfortunately, the choice to see a counselor is often met with much ambivalence, and once one finally musters up the courage to start searching for a therapist, I can’t begin to tell you how many people are met with more confu