Loved the comparison of the journalist / therapist . Thanks for shinning that light, a very unique perspective, as you hold the qualities of both, which is why I follow your work!👏🌹
This was so interesting! I might make his book required reading for my whole family. I’ve been discussing conversations a lot lately with my 13 year old son. He has a dear friend who moved to another state last summer, and when they talk on the phone it’s PAINFUL to hear my son struggle to give more than one word responses, and to hear his friend struggle to draw him out. In his case, at least, I think part of the issue is confidence that what he has to say is worthwhile. He doesn’t give and take well because he’s not sure what he has to give is worth it.
You're pointing out something so important that we don't talk about enough: how important confidence that we have something to say is. And some people who have a lot of confidence comfortably keep talking (even when they should stop) while those lacking talk very little even when they have a lot to contribute. Your kiddo is lucky to have you in his corner, rooting for him and offering him a loving place to work on these skills.
I will buy his book! Lots to learn. Dr. Eric
I teach communication for a living and still learned a lot!
Loved the comparison of the journalist / therapist . Thanks for shinning that light, a very unique perspective, as you hold the qualities of both, which is why I follow your work!👏🌹
Wow, thank you for this incredible compliment! Huge appreciation to you, Carole!
This was so interesting! I might make his book required reading for my whole family. I’ve been discussing conversations a lot lately with my 13 year old son. He has a dear friend who moved to another state last summer, and when they talk on the phone it’s PAINFUL to hear my son struggle to give more than one word responses, and to hear his friend struggle to draw him out. In his case, at least, I think part of the issue is confidence that what he has to say is worthwhile. He doesn’t give and take well because he’s not sure what he has to give is worth it.
You're pointing out something so important that we don't talk about enough: how important confidence that we have something to say is. And some people who have a lot of confidence comfortably keep talking (even when they should stop) while those lacking talk very little even when they have a lot to contribute. Your kiddo is lucky to have you in his corner, rooting for him and offering him a loving place to work on these skills.