This month’s positive point with a couple occurred when each person became aware that he/she had developed a negative communication habit (yelling and condescension) from a parent. Up until receiving coaching, they were unknowingly giving themselves a “free pass” on using the habit because “Well, I learned it from my parent”. Parents teach us lots […]
Brainstorm Date Ideas to Find Quality Time Together
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. […]
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 […]
8 Relationship Tips for Living 24/7 Under One Roof
This month’s Positive Point discusses my Skype appearance in March on WKYC Channel 3, “It’s All About You”. I discussed the unusual situation we are all dealing with right now during the COVID-19 pandemic: How do you survive living with your loved ones 24/7 under the same roof? Below is the talking points I used […]
Putting Down Devices to Improve Your Relationship
This month’s positive point shares how one couple worked to improve their relationship without technology interference. This month’s positive point with a couple happened when, during a session, we mapped out a plan to reduce the husband’s use of his cell phone. This couple worked as a team to identify the 4 points during the […]