Archive for tag: Listening

17.112015January 3, 2016

Starting to Get It

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Listening, Present Tense, Responsiveness

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...

25.082015October 7, 2015

Get Over It

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Marriage CounselingTags Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Support, Listening

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...

11.082015October 7, 2015

What Do I Need To Do To Fix It?

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Betrayal, Emotional Support, Listening, Resentment

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...

08.062015August 18, 2015

The Face Cloth

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Listening, Timing

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...

25.052015August 18, 2015

Just to Hear Your Voice

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage CounselingTags Emotional Support, Listening, Problem Solving

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...

21.052015August 18, 2015

The Move

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Marriage CounselingTags Communication, Feelings, Listening

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...

18.052015August 18, 2015

It’s Not a Big Deal

By Dr. Richard ReinIn Couples Counseling, Relationship CounselingTags Communication, Listening

“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...