Case #32 — Authentic resources
Diane had two issues. The first was that her first son, 12 was not studying as hard as she would have liked him to. I asked on a scale, how well was he doing, and she replied 6 or 7. Did he do his hom…
Case #33 — A full and authentic disclosure
James ’ issue was that he worked hard all week, often flying to other cities, and then came home on a Friday. Having been away, he looked forward to returning. It was important to him that his wife an…
Case #34 — Contact and authenticity
Nathan was a solidly built man, thoughtful, with a clear and strong presence. His issue was authenticity. He didn ' t feel like he was really authentic with others. He almost never fought or argued. H…
Case #35 — Angry at the ex
Marion raised the issue of shared parenting arrangements with her ex husband. It became clear that this was not a substantive concern. What was more relevant was her discomfort and unfinished business…
Case #36 — The woman who didn't feel anything
Brenda spoke of not having a clear identity - she easily lost a sense of boundaries, and over identified with others. She also spoke of being shy, not liking to be photographed or put under the spotli…
Case #37 — The abusive spear, and the protective spear
I guessed Celia to be in her 30 ’ s, but in fact she was 51, with a few kids. What was remarkable though was just how hard a life she had had, yet she appeared calm - and, hence, her youthful appearan…
Case #38 — The woman who failed
Jemma ’ s concern was failure. She failed at everything - had 5 accidents working for one company, made computing errors for another, on and on, she felt like a failure. As she brought this concern up…
Case #39 — The strong florist
When I asked for volunteers, Fran jumped up. I noted to her that previously, she had been the first one to ask a question. Rather than ask her questions, I started with the points of connection I alre…
Case #40 — Needing support, needing independence
Martha had tears in her eyes, and was biting her lip. I observed this and she said she was trying to hold back her feelings. I invited her to breathe, and be present … and then the tears flowed more.…
Case #41 — The disturbing client
Francis was coughing, in a way which really grated on me. She came up to work, and I brought it up - I said, “ well, you certainly got my attention with that cough. " She said yes, she tended to distu…