This month’s positive point with a client happened when one mate claimed the other mate didn’t want to do what he wanted to do when it came to quality time together. She claimed the same thing. Whenever she would bring up an idea for quality time together, he would appear to be less than enthusiastic. […]
Tools to Help You Identify Your Feelings
“If you had to express right now how you feel about a certain topic, how would you do it?“ What can get in the way of a relationship growing is when someone has a hard time expressing their feelings; simply because they have a hard time identifying how they’re feeling. This episode of Coach Kathy’s […]
How to Embrace a ‘Staycation’ This Summer
Since we’re not able to enjoy our usual activities and trips this summer, this month’s Ask Coach Kathy provides ideas to embrace a ‘Staycation’. I am sooo bored at home this summer. We miss dining out at all of our favorite restaurants. What can a couple do while in their home to keep life interesting? […]
Using Language Skills to De-escalate an Argument
This month’s positive point with a client happened when we had our session, and as I always do, asked them to share any successes they had in their relationship since we last met. They referenced two times when they “hit a bump in the road” in their conversation that led them to escalate into an […]
Understanding That You Can’t Understand How Someone Feels
“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 […]
