In this episode of the Rise Society Podcast, Shareea interviews licensed relationship therapist Shemiah Derrick. Shemiah dives into the crucial aspects of self-awareness, intentionality, and effective communication in relationships, providing valuable insights and advice for individuals entering or navigating the dating world. She emphasizes the significance of self-discovery and setting clear expectations.
Join us as Shemiah shares her expertise in working with individuals and couples to navigate the complexities of relationships and explores the factors that impact relationship dynamics.
Common Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Partner: The discussion begins by focusing on the common mistakes people make when selecting a partner. Shemiah highlights the importance of individuals undertaking self-work and gaining a deep understanding of themselves before entering into a relationship. Effective communication is also emphasized, encouraging individuals to express their authentic selves and understand their role within a relationship.
Shemiah provides valuable advice for those preparing themselves for a relationship, suggesting therapy as a beneficial option. She also recommends practices like journaling and meditation to foster self-reflection and self-awareness. It is crucial for each person to understand themselves beyond superficial attributes.
The Modern Landscape of Dating: Shemiah addresses the challenges in the contemporary dating world, acknowledging the frustrations that come with online dating. She even shares a few recommendations for dating apps that have yielded better outcomes than others.
Setting Intentions and Expectations: Shemiah explains that setting intentions and expectations is a crucial aspect of entering the dating world. She advises individuals to be intentional about their reasons for dating and to have a clear answer to the question, “Why do you want to date right now?” This clarity guides their choices in potential partners and shapes their overall dating experience.
Importance of Having Authentic Conversations Early in the Relationship: The conversation concludes with a focus on communication in the early stages of dating. Shemiah suggests going beyond surface-level questions and exploring the person’s interests, motivations, and background. Asking “why” questions is advocated as a way to gain insight into someone’s values and build more meaningful connections.
Shemiah Derrick is a Licensed Relationship Therapist who teaches individuals and couples how to communicate and create exciting relationships. With hr straightforward and down-to-earth approach, Shemiah provides clients the introspect and tools needed to cultivate communicative relationships and build strong, happy marriages.
More About Our Special Guest
Shemiah is the founder and owner of Profound Peace Psychotherapy Collective, a private practice that provides individual, couples, and family therapy in Illinois & Wisconsin. Acknowledged as one of the best couples therapists in Chicago by Marriage.com, she is also the founder of Relationships Redefined, a program that empowers couples with communication tools and tips to complement ever-changing relationships and life’s challenges.
Her education background includes an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University. Shemiah lives in Chicago with her husband.
Learn more about her at ShemiahDerrick.com and follow her on Instagram at @Redefine.Your.Relationship
