Thinking Out Loud

Kelly speaks and writes well; his linguistic strengths are evident. He cares about words and their specific meanings and works diligently in conversation to be thoughtful about the language he uses, while respecting others who are not as linguistically oriented. If there is a lack of connection or understanding in a conversation, Kelly works even harder to find a different tack to create an understanding. He’s very careful not to just chalk it up to the other person’s failings. At times he takes this to extremes, especially when the other person isn’t truly engaged. Kelly keeps trying and trying and trying and winds up discouraged, feeling that he has failed. Read More

When Joanne looks into the mirror she imagines seeing someone else, not because she wants to be someone else but because she wonders what it’s like to be another person. This “technique” is something she does as contemplation—a way of putting herself in another person’s shoes. Read More

Julian is a high energy guy who speaks quickly because he has so many thoughts occurring simultaneously. He is also quick to react emotionally in highly charged situations, no matter whether what is happening is good or bad. In his role as an EMT (emergency medical technician), Julian stays very focused—calm yet intense—and draws on deep knowledge and experience in emergencies. He is admired for his knowledge and ability to respond effectively in very complex situations, and his co-workers learn a lot from Julian, although sometimes feel intimidated by his intensity when he speaks to them. Read More

Friday, May 3rd I’ll be in Waterville, Maine presenting a day long workshop for counselors, sponsored by Chandler Bay Resources.  Chandler Bay Resources provides high quality educational experiences for mental health professionals.

How clients learn and process information is central to how they grow and change.  This experiential workshop will help counselors understand the natural language of the client and the tools best suited to guide the client in the counseling process.

To learn more about this program, click here.