Dear Friends,

Over the summer, our team has covered the role of emotional awareness and emotional management. This week, we want to cover how emotions connect with others. While emotions are not the ultimate source of our values, beliefs, or choices, they are valuable tools that help us connect more deeply with others. Emotions allow us to attune to one another, to build trust, and to foster meaningful relationships.

Attunement is understanding and responding to another person’s emotions in a way that validates their experience. It involves being present, empathetic, and responsive to another person’s emotional state, even if their emotions are different from your own.

Emotions help us to build trust through dependability over time. Building trust is a daily commitment that involves consistency and reliability. It’s about demonstrating your character and showing that your actions align with your words.

As we grow in emotional intelligence, we grow in our ability to love others well. If you are desiring deeper connection in relationships, we would love to walk alongside you and provide support on the journey.

Sincerely,

The Willow Springs Counseling Team