“Broken bonds can become tough to repair, even if you have second thoughts about your negative [conversations or your negative] posts.”
– Jeanne Safer, PhD, Psychotherapist
As a Personal and Business Life Coach, I rarely have a reason to discuss politics with my clients unless this is interfering with their coaching goals. However, in today’s politically charged climate, divisive political views have been destroying valuable intimate and professional relationships on a daily basis. For many people, this is contributing to anxiety, anger, sadness, increased isolation, and even conflicts. Each of these challenges can create ill health and affect our creativity, productivity, and overall peace of mind. Those individuals affected often include our partners, family members, friends, and co-workers.
Where to turn for help? This can be a real challenge!
Like many of you, I have experienced political division in my own family. Like you, I go back and forth trying to maintain these valuable relationships. I work at making every attempt to avoid stepping into a political discourse. This is not always easy.
Looking for answers that are practical and positive brought me to the inspiring book, “I Love You, But I Hate Your Politics” by Jeanne Safer, PhD. More and more, my personal and business clients have been requesting that their coaching sessions include focusing on this difficult problem and finding workable solutions. For these individuals, I do recommend reading Dr. Safer’s book as an adjunct to their coaching process.
Dr. Safer discusses real personal examples of relationship challenges due to politics. As a Psychologist, she offers deep insights and practical solutions. The self-analysis recommended by her can easily be adapted into the life coaching process.
Included with every client’s individual coaching goals is learning how to create and maintain a more peaceful, self-empowered, and productive lifestyle. Each client can choose to fulfill these goals in their own unique manner. Healthy and positive interpersonal relationships are certainly a per-requisite for achieving a successful and joy filled life.
Dr. Safer’s book is an important contribution toward healthy living…
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