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True communication goes beyond words — it’s about understanding emotions, intentions, and perspective. In this piece, we learn that by practicing reflective listening and the DBT GIVE skills, we can build stronger, more meaningful connections grounded in empathy and respect.

This blog explores how political stress can quietly trap us in a reassurance-seeking cycle: we consume news or social media, feel anxious, then look for more information or validation to feel better—only for the anxiety to return. This loop can increase overwhelm and helplessness. Breaking it starts with noticing the pattern, limiting overexposure, and using grounding skills like urge surfing to tolerate uncertainty and refocus on what we can control.