Relationship tools can work across generations. This month’s positive point occurred when one of my clients asked if I would be open to her referring her daughter to me for coaching because her daughter is having challenges in the relationship with her boyfriend. This client, the mom, told me she and her husband learned valuable […]
The Importance of Quality Time
It is important to make time for each other in your relationship. My husband is addicted to his devices, I’m sure of it. If he’s not on his iPad, he’s on his phone, if he’s not on his phone, he’s on his laptop. I’ve started asking myself, “Why am I married?” I need help. Sadly, […]
Navigating Communication With Extended Family
Your communication issues can sometimes extend to family. This month’s positive point in working with a client was around this couple’s relationship with an extended family member. I’m not sure how many people know that I coach men and women on how to communicate in a variety of family situations. It can involve a daughter […]
A Mortifying Moment in Relationship Coaching History
Celebrating 30 years of coaching with a memory each month I remember doing a presentation for 50 couples at a church (this was back in 2004 after writing the book Cleveland Couples – 40 Inspiring Stories of Love & Commitment (Gray & Company Publishers). At the end of the talk, couples lined up to purchase […]
Find That Connection in Your Next Family Meeting
Start your family meetings on a positive point! This month’s positive point with a couple happened when the couple reported to me at one of our sessions that they had a family meeting with their 2-1/2 and 5-year-old children. I was a bit skeptical as to whether their children would be able to have enough […]