Counseling DFW

01/05/2013

Here is a powerpoint we found online about emotional manipulation Interesting stuff for conversation:
http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/SoundSoul-1306399-manipulationssc/

How Emotional Manipulation works? What tools use the manipulators to influence you? What are the victim's characteristics? W.. - A PowerPoint presentation

01/22/2011

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/18/opinion/18brooks.html

Interesting take on interpersonal relationships. I would agree that it takes exceptional skills to successfully navigate them.

“Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” may denounce soft American-style parenting, but its author shelters her children from the truly arduous experiences necessary to achieve.

01/11/2011

In most of my relationship counseling, active listening is the hardest skill to master...listening without defending, without editorializing, even without apologizing...just listening with a stance of being ready to respond in empathy.

01/10/2011

Old friends of ours used to say that their honeymoon ended when the kids arrived.

01/06/2011

Little marriage tidbit: conflict in a marriage can be good, and no conflict in a marriage may be bad.

12/06/2010

This is an excellent certification for anyone who is interested in marriage or pre-marital counseling.


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11/09/2010

http://www.scarleteen.com/node/3320

Scarleteen: S*x Positive S*x Education. Articles, advice, accurate information and interactive media for young adults to explore and understand their sexuality and make informed choices.

11/06/2010

I sometimes recommend Dr. Phil if people seem somewhat motivated to pursue their goals. I was introduced to the Dr's writings by going through the teen version with adolescents.

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11/04/2010

We can better serve the relationships we are in if we learn what pushes our buttons, learn what we do that pushes others' buttons, then attempt to self-regulate.

10/16/2010

Everyone makes some kind of daily sacrifice merely through the process of prioritization. The trick lies in making sure one sacrifices the right things.

10/12/2010

Going to Crowley & Burleson today, then back to Bedford. Looks to be a nice day!

10/11/2010

Looking to see which schools are open today so I can see some kiddos.