Thank you Katy. I am familiar with Marshall’s work (thanks for the link!) and was fortunate to study with him in person a few times. I also have learned a lot from my focusing friends, some of whom studied with Gene Gendlin. And still, at times, when communicating with people, I feel It can be a minefield out there. I find techniques can only get me so far. If people desire to vent, they often will do so. Then I have to take care of myself…observe the situation, assess the feelings and needs of those involved, and go from there. ❤️
Beautiful; thank you!
With regard to choosing the right words, have you come across Marshall Rosenberg? His way of thinking about communication revolutionised my thinking.
If you're interested, here's a great talk:
https://youtu.be/l7TONauJGfc?si=ic4OLiEBoca6iMxO
Katy
Thank you Katy. I am familiar with Marshall’s work (thanks for the link!) and was fortunate to study with him in person a few times. I also have learned a lot from my focusing friends, some of whom studied with Gene Gendlin. And still, at times, when communicating with people, I feel It can be a minefield out there. I find techniques can only get me so far. If people desire to vent, they often will do so. Then I have to take care of myself…observe the situation, assess the feelings and needs of those involved, and go from there. ❤️
Wow! Studying with him in person? Amazing!!
Techniques can only ever be guidelines. If we humans are anything, it's unpredictable...
Ha ha. So true! And it does keep things interesting.
I am so glad you enjoyed it!