"I hear you, I see you, and I am present with you."I'm Dr. Shelly Mahon, your host, and today we are joined by Dr. Lisa Templeton. Dr. Templeton is a licensed clinical psychologist, author, and founder of The Interpersonal Healing Center in Colorado. Her work brings together mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral tools, acceptance, and compassionate relational care. She helps individuals and families slow down, listen inwardly, and meet life’s challenges with more awareness and connection.Dr. Templeton is the author of Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward Acceptance, and her public work includes writing, speaking, music, poetry, and teaching practices that support self-care, deeper listening, and relational harmony.#Relationships #Confllict #Connection #allages #practicaltipsIn this podcast, we talk about:Slowing down and finding balance in a fast-paced worldAsking the right questions so that you are in your children’s worldUsing gratitude on creating balanceThe difference between acceptance and resignationShifting perceptions to create agency    Acknowledging the context of the situation in your response to challengesTaking space to pause, reflect, and revisiting a conflictFocusing on repair when emotions are regulated Building relationships around trust, love, and respect.The practice of deep listeningSelf care as a practice of caring and relating to yourself - Being compassionate, loving and respectful to yourself.Being present in the moment, on purpose, and without judgementBringing creativity into your life Resources: Book: Letting It Be: Mindful Lessons Toward AcceptanceWebsiteThe Interpersonal Healing CenterJon Kabat-Zinn - Mindfulness