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Feelings vs Interpretations

Feelings vs Interpretations

Feelings vs Interpretations

  • Media type: Article
  • Time Investment: 1-2 minutes
  • Date Added: 04/2020

Here's a list of words that pose as feelings, but are actually interpretations of what you think someone is doing to you. They trigger defensiveness in another thereby preventing a connected dialogue. Behind each of these words are precious feelings and needs. This sheet includes ways to distinguish feelings from interpretations.

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