This article originally appeared on Dr. Wally website Imagine that my wife Nancy has been in hard labor for hour after long hour through an entire night and most of the next day. I am by her side trying to comfort her. She is exhausted from relentless and inexpressible pain. Image that she groans, “I …
This article originally appeared on Dr. Wally blog Two amazing people were struggling in their marriage. In desperation, they went to see a therapist. He told them to go home and each spend the week until their next visit creating a list of frustrations with their partner. He promised to help them discuss those frustrations …
This article originally appeared on Dr. Wally blog Imagine that your 5-year-old is playing with his toys when a neighbor child comes to the door asking your child to come out and play. Let’s imagine that you had established earlier in the day that you expected your son to put away his toys before he …
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I took a lot of notes during our dress rehearsal this week for Dr. Vern Cox’s 1/4/18 It Matters™ Webinar, “How to Make Others Feel Felt: The Ultimate Listening Skill.” As he spoke, Vern’s message resonated with me in an important and personal way because he gave me real-life tips on how to communicate more effectively. …
