A word can change things drastically. What do you tell others about yourself when you speak? This week, I had some amazing sessions that led me to an understanding that was totally unexpected. I have been a therapist for 25 years. Not very many things surprise or stump me. I have many skills that are imbedded in my thinking and teaching comes very natural to me. So, this week when I began talking to a client about his symptoms, I heard this...”I am afraid there will be an emergency and my ex won’t call. We have been separated for a long time and we will divorce soon. She never takes good care of my son. I have to do everything.”
Have you ever paused and dissected a phrase before you said it? Do you pay attention to the words? What if he had said, “I am becoming more aware of my emotions and learning how to manage. I take the responsibility very seriously.” He would hold all of the power if he did.
Practice the pause. Reflect. Reframe. Smile.
