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…

Tags: couples, families, fighting, meaning, non-verbals, perspective, reality, relationships, siblings, therapy

Some people picture therapy as largely consisting of talking and then being asked, “How do you feel about that?” Before becoming a therapist, I used to laugh along with those people and think it was a myth. Surely, there was a lot more to therapy. Turns out, I would be asking that question, not just once, but many times. It Read more…

Tags: emotions, feelings, perspective, therapy