Families

​In working with families that are going through transitions like divorce, empty nest or blending, my role is to ensure that all members of the family feel heard, understood and appreciated:  By promoting mutual respect and “translating” what the person is trying to communicate, as well as unearthing the underlying message, I ensure that everyone has a voice.  By using humor, role playing and compassion, I help families to express anger, dissatisfaction and helplessness.  By providing family members with a safe place where no one is judged, they feel more comfortable with being vulnerable, which often changes the communication from cold and directive to soft and collaborative.  Basically, I utilize techniques that enable family members to speak and be heard.

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