My guest today is Dr. Matthew Lederman, and he’s here today to talk about connection and nonviolent communication.  

Dr. Lederman explains what nonviolent communication really means and what being resourced looks like.  We talk about how so much plays into communication, including your intention & tone.  He shares common unmet needs in children: autonomy, wanting to be heard, and knowing that their needs matter.  Dr. Lederman shares his tip for staying connected with his kids when he’s triggered and how to involve kiddos in problem solving.  We get into how to rebuild trust, how to find empathy, welcoming feedback, identifying underlying needs, and meeting our own needs for health & safety.  We wrap up with some baby steps that you can bring into practice today.  

Takeaways from the show

• What is nonviolent communication? 
• Being resourced 
• Communicating with adolescents
• Common unmet needs in children 
• Staying connected when you’re triggered 
• Rebuilding trust
• Welcoming feedback from our kids 
• Why teens pull away from their parents 
• Meeting our own needs for health & safety

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