Episode 121 - The Three Circles Communication Tool (by Emma Reedy)

The Three Circles exercise illustrates a way to use healthy communication in any relationship. This particular tool helps clarify boundaries, and identify people-pleasing and co-dependent behaviors. It also pinpoints the ways parents make their kids responsible for their feelings, how people shut down and shame others for their feelings and experiences, and gives permission to disengage with people who lack respect for their boundaries or what they value. I will probably spend at least 3 weeks on this topic because I believe it is the foundation for improving ALL our relationships. Three Circles Communication Tool