3 Key Benefits To The SYMBIS Assessment

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3 Key Benefits To The SYMBIS Assessment

It is that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, and love is in the air! Many people are deciding to make lifetime commitments. Some of us will be popping that big question to that special someone. For others, you may have recently changed your Facebook status from “In a relationship”, to “ENGAGED”. Getting engaged is such an exciting moment in your life that can bring hope and joy even in tough times such as these. Preparing for marriage can feel overwhelming with all of the decisions you will have to make. One of the best decisions you can make as you prepare for marriage is getting the proper premarital support and education you need to ensure lifelong happiness. 

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How To Know If You Are Communicating Effectively

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“Why are you not getting it? Are you even listening?”

 Are these the questions you routinely ask yourself when talking with others? Do not worry -these are common questions that come up when two people are struggling to communicate. These feelings of frustration can show up in a conversation between spouses, siblings, and parents with their children! If you're having these frustrations, both of you are probably struggling with ineffective communication.  What might cause ineffective communication you might ask?  Well, one of the quickest ways we end up communicating ineffectively is by not listening the other person. How many times have you found yourself responding to something the person did last week, last month, and sometimes years ago? When that happens conversations can get negative and confrontational quickly! When talking to someone feels like a negative experience, it can actually cause us to not see the benefit in communication and instead avoid talking about tough topics. 

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But I'm Just A Teen...How Can I Set Boundaries?

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I am writing this post for teens to read, and for parents and caregivers of teens to read. It can be difficult for teenagers to set boundaries in relationships, whether it is a friendship or an intimate relationship. It is hard for teenagers to know what their personal values and beliefs are, and furthermore, to stand up for those values and beliefs when they engage in a relationship. However, it is a very important thing to do. With alcohol use, drug use, and the growing population of young people engaging in sexual activity, it is easy to let their guard down and give into peer pressure or “what’s cool and popular”. It could be hard for teenagers to be leaders, especially if they feel like they are outnumbered in their beliefs. 

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