Effective Communication Skills with special guest Patrick Monte
Release Date: 09/14/2022
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info_outlineIn today's show we sit down with Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach, Patrick Monette to discuss all things Effective Communication.
There are tools and strategies to use to communicate better overall.
Patrick counsels so many individuals on an array of issues, he is the perfect person to gain insight from on this tough subject.
Learn how to
Communicate in a relationship
Communicate at work
Communicate when you feel stuck
Grab your coffee and get ready for some soul food ya'll!
Patrick Monette is a licensed mental health/addiction and certified trauma counselor located in Northern New York. He is also a Certified EMDR therapist and EMDRIA Approved Consultant and trained couples counselor.
He has taught at local universities and maintains a private practice focusing on couples work and trauma-informed treatment as well as gender issues, anger management, and co-occurring disorders.
He is actively engaged in the local community drug court systems as a mental health consultant and educator. Patrick is fluent in English and Spanish and offers treatment in both languages.
He also stated his bi-weekly video show/podcast Friday Night Feels that focuses on various aspects of wellness and incorporates guests to come and share their experiences and areas of specialty.
During the pandemic, Patrick has begun to hold online couples courses/retreats called Hold Me Tight® to assist couples focus and improve their relationships.
Please visit his website for more information www.patrickmonette.com