Sue was emotional these days. Her father’s memory was beginning to fail him and she was feeling distressed. When she began to share her upset...
Archive for tag: Listening
What Can I Do?
Paul and Kim talked about how snarky they were being with each other the last couple of weeks. When I inquired what was going on,...
Starting to Get It
Mary came to the first session by herself questioning whether to continue her relationship with Sean. She checked out of the marriage years ago. Sean...
Get Over It
Carol was frustrated at work. She worked for a company for eight years, and there was a particular position for which she was aspiring. She...
What Do I Need To Do To Fix It?
When Sherri and Ed met, Ed was involved in another relationship. As Ed and Sherri got closer, Ed told Sherri that he ended his former...
The Face Cloth
Tom was talking about something that was important to him and Ally asked about a face cloth. Tom was offended that she interrupted him. They...
Just to Hear Your Voice
Cindy is a collegiate coach. She works long hours, especially in season. She enjoys working with student athletes, motivating them to achieve. Her husband Ron...
The Move
Ross and Debbie moved from out West and were deciding whether to return. Ross said, “I told you I appreciated you moving out here.” Because...
It’s Not a Big Deal
“It’s not a big deal.” This is not an uncommon statement in couples therapy (more frequently expressed by men), however the statement is a big...