Tag Archives: active listening

Therapeutic Notes: The Consult

My career journal is filled with scraps of paper, my dreams, countless questions, and thoughts; all of which bring a flood of memories with one powerful statement, which is “I wish someone would have told me this.” So, I’ll be … Continue reading

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Questions and Answers

What the trait you most deplore in others? When people talk over others!  What is your greatest regret? Not listening to my gut? If you could change one thing about our family, what would it be? More time together. How … Continue reading

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Conversation-Starters: Culture

Above all, the one thing that never fails to get people talking is a shared love of the latest TV show, movie, or book. If you’re stuck in an awkward silence, ask your family or friends about the best shows … Continue reading

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Best Husband Ever

My husband and I are both teachers. On our 10th anniversary, I suggested that we review our vows and give grades for how well we had achieved our commitments. Going line by line, we gave our ratings on vows like, … Continue reading

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Passion

But I have this passion for it because I’ve lived it …

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