Behavior Is Communication: Understanding Emotions Before Reacting | Mutty Kornfeld, MS, SLP

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Minimal teal and sage illustration of a pressure gauge with the needle pushed deep into the red zone, the dial slightly cracked and vibrating from built-up pressure, set against a muted sage background.

Minimal teal and sage illustration of a pressure gauge with the needle pushed deep into the red zone, the dial slightly cracked and vibrating from built-up pressure, set against a muted sage background.

Bottles Everything Up: When Feelings Do Not Feel Safe to Share

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

Minimalist teal and sage-toned illustration of a clear glass jar overflowing with small folded paper notes, some gently spilling onto a clean surface below, set against a soft muted green background with calm lighting and no text.

Minimalist teal and sage-toned illustration of a clear glass jar overflowing with small folded paper notes, some gently spilling onto a clean surface below, set against a soft muted green background with calm lighting and no text.

Overexplaining: When Being Heard Has Never Felt Guaranteed

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

Two ceramic mugs facing each other on a table with a thin clear glass divider between them, symbolizing emotional distance and a subtle barrier in conversation.

Two ceramic mugs facing each other on a table with a thin clear glass divider between them, symbolizing emotional distance and a subtle barrier in conversation.

When Words Keep Failing: Why Emotional Safety Matters More Than Communication Skills

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

Tightly wound rope holding stacked wooden blocks together, with visible strain and fraying, symbolizing quiet pressure and the effort of holding everything together.

Tightly wound rope holding stacked wooden blocks together, with visible strain and fraying, symbolizing quiet pressure and the effort of holding everything together.

Not Enough: Why Holding It All Together Still Feels Empty

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

Minimal teal and blue-green illustration of a clear glass cup filled slightly above the rim with water gently spilling over the sides, with a single droplet hovering above the surface, symbolizing emotional overflow from accumulated pressure rather than the small trigger itself.

Minimal teal and blue-green illustration of a clear glass cup filled slightly above the rim with water gently spilling over the sides, with a single droplet hovering above the surface, symbolizing emotional overflow from accumulated pressure rather than the small trigger itself.

Understanding Emotional Reactions: Navigating Big Responses to Small Triggers

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

Closed hardcover journal with a small metal lock resting on a neutral surface in soft teal tones, with a key placed beside it, symbolizing emotions waiting to be understood and opened.

Closed hardcover journal with a small metal lock resting on a neutral surface in soft teal tones, with a key placed beside it, symbolizing emotions waiting to be understood and opened.

Why Feeling Understood Matters More Than Fixing

Mordechai Kornfeld

2 min read

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