Note: This is a post that I wrote over a month ago but experienced a moment of uncertainty before posting it which prevented me from doing so. I was unsure of how people would react to it. Today…I am going for it. I am taking the leap that I often ask my clients to take and putting myself out there. Read more…
As I write my posts, share my story, or make myself vulnerable, I find myself naturally wanting to weave in a lesson or a silver lining. Because that’s what I do. I try to find the best in people and I try to learn from everything. Even in my hardest, most raw and painful moments, I can feel myself growing Read more…
Recently I wrote a post about the often used question in therapy– “How do you feel about that?” and the experience of wanting to empower the client by validating their feelings. A reader of Collective Inquiry, j;, graciously posted a response and gave an insightful perspective on what it means to be asked as a theoretically client, “How do you Read more…
One morning while I was jogging, I was listening to a podcast. I like listening to podcasts occasionally while I jog because I have a lot of time to think when I run, and I find that running provides a great setting for me to think as much as I want. One part of this particular podcast talked about explorers Read more…
Pictures. Paintings. Music. What do these words have in common? Each object or concept is one where every one walks away with a unique meaning. Most people would agree to this statement and respect another person’s right to interpretation. Now, let’s shift this concept over to relational therapy (couples and families). In my work with couples, I may ask each Read more…
