Rachel Morris, LPC-S, LCDC When I work with client’s that describe an “impossible” situation in their relationship, I often wonder why they are staying in that situation. I hear things like I love him/her. I don’t know where I would go if I leave. What about the children and our property. If only he/she would…
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Rules of Engagement, Communication
Improving communication takes several steps, what I call, “Rules of Engagement.” Improving communication also requires one major rule, called “courtesy.” Most people think they are polite, and they usually are with others. Example: at the store, with business associates, with friends, but not always with their partners. We often forget that we need to be…
Changing responses
Rachel Morris, LPC-S, LCDC When helping couples improve communication skills, one of the 1st steps I ask them to practice is to change the way they respond/react. I call it the “pause.” You have to pause, and manage your anger and defensiveness. If you are trying to engage when you are angry, this will interfere…