“Oh I understand exactly how you feel.“ Has anyone ever told you that after you’ve shared something? Although this is a well-intentioned phrase, it does not help the situation and frankly, is not the best thing to say to someone. This episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips discusses an example of a couple’s coaching session when […]
Handling the Disappointment of Canceled Summer Trips
With summer trips and travel plans canceled due to COVID-19, this month’s Ask Coach Kathy provides a tip for handling the disappointment. I am so bummed. My husband and I had a few trips planned for this summer and all are cancelled. How do you handle the disappointment of this happening? We feel like we […]
Breaking Patterns of Handling Conflict
This month’s positive point shares how a couple broke a pattern of handling conflict. With the ongoing isolation due to COVID-19, they had a pattern of handling conflict that was making them feel bad about their relationship. They shared with me how proud they were of themselves for using the communication tools they learned by […]
3 Little Words to Prevent a Big Argument
Do you know the 3 little words that can prevent a big argument? This episode of Coach Kathy’s Clips discusses the ongoing stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent stress that is building in homes across America, causing tension in many relationships. Coach Kathy shares 3 little words that can prevent big arguments from […]
A Couple’s Solutions to Drinking Less During COVID-19
This month’s positive point with a couple has to do with the affect the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order has had on them. They shared with me that because they have been isolated in their home for so long, they’ve noticed their consumption of alcohol has gone up. This was a concern for both of them. So, […]
