Tips for Better Communication
One tool I often teach couples is called NVC. The basic steps include: Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Tips from Anne
Practicing these parenting tips in your home can improve your parent-child relationship: Read the rest of this entry »
12 Steps to Recovered Relationships
By the time many couples come to see me, communications have often already broken down. So the first item on the agenda is to teach good communication skills.
The Non-violent Communication (NVC) process approach helps to create the skills necessary to successful communication in a relationship.
12 Steps to Recovered Relationships — Exercise 1
Exercise 1: Listed below are 12 exercises and questions for developing your personal growth. You can’t give if you have nothing to give.
I often remind clients to think about what the flight attendant says on every flight: “If we lose oxygen, put your mask on first, then you can help others.”
By pondering the following exercises, questions, and suggestions, you can make changes to your life which can greatly enhance any relationship. Go for it! Read the rest of this entry »
12 Steps to Recovered Relationships — Exercise 2
Exercise 2: Listed below are 12 agreements that you may find useful in growing your relationship with your significant other. These agreements are modeled after the 12 Traditions found in Twelve-Step groups. Answer the questions as best you can and be prepared to discuss at your next session.
12 Steps to Recovered Relationships — Exercise 3
Exercise 3: Finally, if you are not sure what it looks like to be grown up, check out the list below of behaviors/attitudes that reflect maturity.
EMOTIONAL MATURITY
The mature person has developed attitudes in relation to himself and his environment which have lifted him above “childishness” in thought and behavior.