I recently watched a video where Brené Brown talks about trust and I trust Brené Brown.  http://www.supersoul.tv/supersoul-sessions/the-anatomy-of-trust/

She uses the acronym BRAVING to describe how to have trusted connections with others.

• Boundaries
• Reliability
• Accountability
• Vault
• Integrity
• Non-judgmental
• Generosity

When I look back at relationships that have ended badly (all relationships end badly otherwise they would never end), it is clear that lack of trust was at the heart of the failure.

As I move forward in this transition in my personal and professional practice to one which is more holistic, I believe that I will be most successful if I use these concepts as an integral part of new connections.