I follow these seven key principles in all of my work:

1. SAFE SPACE. You and I must agree that we have created a safe physical, psychological, conversational space for our work together.

2. CONFIDENTIALITY. I agree to hold confidential, to the full extent permitted by law, everything you and/or your communications partner say in our presence.

3. CLIENT-CENTERED. You set the outcomes you want to achieve in your work with me: I propose an agenda to meet those outcomes and get your input and revisions on the same.

4. MUTUALITY. Each party will have an opportunity to speak and be deeply heard– and then to deeply hear the other speak.

5. SELF-EMPOWERMENT. my goal is to teach you the skills so you will feel confidently capable of using compassionate communication even in the most challenging situations.

6. MODELING. I will model compassionate communication in each of our communications and listenings with you.

7. FUN. Learning this work can be playful and fun while honoring the seriousness of your concerns.