Lunch & Learn: Making people in your life feel truly valued

Every person longs to feel seen, heard and deeply valued. Yet in the rush of daily life, it’s easy to overlook the people closest to us or unintentionally miss opportunities to communicate just how much they matter.

Helping someone feel genuinely known can transform your marriage, your family, your friendships and even your workplace. In this practical and encouraging Lunch & Learn, you’ll learn how to create emotional safety and meaningful connection in your relationships.

You’ll discover practical principles for helping others feel understood, appreciated and accepted, and how small, intentional changes in the way you listen, respond, and engage can strengthen trust, deepen relationships and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re a spouse, parent, grandparent, leader, coworker, friend or volunteer, you’ll leave equipped with practical tools to help the people in your life feel truly seen, valued and loved.

About the Speaker: Chip Neuenschwander is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and founder of Wayzata Counseling, where he helps individuals and couples build healthier, more connected relationships. His counseling practice specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach that helps people strengthen emotional bonds, rebuild trust and experience lasting change.

He also serves as a certified Prepare/Enrich premarital facilitator and a certified Discernment Counselor for couples navigating difficult decisions about their relationships. Chip holds master’s degrees in Counseling from Adler Graduate School and in Educational Leadership and Administration from California Polytechnic State University.

Known for his warmth, optimism, and engaging teaching style, he is passionate about helping people experience deeper connection by creating environments where they feel safe, understood and genuinely valued. In addition to counseling, Chip regularly leads Created for Connection marriage workshops and speaks on relationships, emotional health and personal growth.