by Snowman Therapist | Mar 20, 2012 | Behaviors
Take Out A Dollar Bill Last weekend a client related feelings of frustration over his inability to accomplish all of his goals since his last session. He explained that he was upset with himself when he had not accomplished, “crossed-off”, all the items on his “to do”...
by Snowman Therapist | Mar 15, 2012 | Behaviors, Feelings
Love on the Rocks? On an Iceberg? On April 15, 1912, Titanic hit an iceberg in the North Atlantic before sinking. In the box office movie blockbuster of the same name, the story of Jack and Rose became nearly as famous as the real disaster that spawned their fictional...
by Snowman Therapist | Feb 28, 2012 | Behaviors, Thoughts
I recently was counseling a man who expressed regret and shame over his divorce of some years ago. He described in detail his actions that led to the demise of his marriage. He also listed behaviors (including infidelity) of his ex-wife during the marriage but had...
by Snowman Therapist | Feb 21, 2012 | Behaviors, Feelings
Stan and Grace have been happily married for 50 years. On the morning of their Golden anniversary, Stan is performing the loving tradition of every Sunday morning. For as long as either of them can remember, Stan has made Sunday breakfast for the couple. As always,...
by Snowman Therapist | Feb 14, 2012 | Behaviors, Thoughts
Forgiveness Two: The Gift A few years ago, I was conducting an initial interview with a new client. I was gathering basic demographic information, asking him about his family background. He stated that he had three sisters. He added that they were very close, both...
by Snowman Therapist | Feb 7, 2012 | Behaviors, Thoughts
Imagine the following: A friend meets you for lunch. You notice that his right shoulder is drooping. He reaches out to greet you with his left hand rather than the right “hand shaking” hand. The right arm hangs lifelessly at his side. As he sits down, you cannot...
