| Fran Speaks to
Palo Alto, California
Community Child Care Supervisors
November 2009 |
 Fran enjoys a moment with Kristiane Turner, Palo Alto Program Coordinator.
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COACHING YOUR CHILD WITH ADHD
for parents of children & adolescents with ADHD, starting January 25
GOT ADHD? STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS AT WORK AND AT HOME
for adults with ADHD, starting January 26
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"The response to your presentation including questions and comments made to me refects how appreciative our students, residents and the faculty in Medicine are of your presentation . . . it was great!"
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UNC School of Medicine |
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Greetings!
"We love each other, but we're having communication problems in our relationship." I hear this complaint quite often. But, really, I think the more accurate complaint is "My partner won't listen and gets mad when I tell him what he's doing wrong," or "If only she would stop doing such and such, I would be so happy." Ring true for you? If you want more success in your relationship, STOP CRITICIZING!!!!
Instead, replace your criticisms with self-assessment. Ask yourself the following:
1) What do I want? (Be careful not to confuse this with "What do I want the other person to do?") For example, your answer might be "A loving relationship."
2) What is my picture of a loving relationship? (Again, this question focuses on your own behaviors in a loving relationship)
3) What am I currently doing/How am I currently being in my relationship?
(Look in the mirror and answer honestly - do words like nagging, blaming, resentful, or fighting come to mind?)
4) Is what I'm doing now getting me what I want?
5) Am I ready to do/be something different?
6) What can I do instead of nagging, blaming, fighting or being resentful? (If you're having trouble coming up with alternatives, go back to your answer to question number 2 for some help.)
Now that you've self-assessed, you may still be wondering, "What if I really do stop nagging, blaming, etc., and replace those deadly behaviors with loving, caring and supportive behaviors, but he still doesn't stop his negative behaviors?" Give it some time, and enjoy being the person in your loving-relationship picture. YOU be the change you want to see in your relationship! Send me an email to let me know how it goes, and if you'd like my help in creating enduring and fulfilling relationships, give me a call at 763-1888, ext. 17 or email me for a complimentary coaching session.
All the best,
Fran |
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How do I help my child become responsible? |
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 Check out Fran's Positive Parenting column inthe November issue of Wilmington Parent Magazine and learn one way to help your child learn to be responsible. Find it on newsstands at your local grocery store.
If you have questions you'd like answered in the 'Positive Parenting' column , send Fran an email. Look forward to hearing from you!
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Dedicated to supporting clients who want more success in life and relationships.
Fran Rudolph, M.A.
Certified Family & Life Coach
Tel. 910-763-1888 ext. 17
Fax 910-763-3311 |
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