Tag Archives: How Family Works
Communication Styles and the Family
We talked in the last posting about the two communication styles that are basically a result of our DNA. One is the inferential; the other the literal. Let’s look at an example: My wife is inferential in her style. … Continue reading
The Intentional Family
My wife and I recently discovered the TV series “Blue Bloods.” We have enjoyed it so much, we bought the whole first season on ITunes, and have been working our way through those early programs. What do we like about … Continue reading
BiPolar Disorder and the Family
For several months, the question of what was wrong with Jesse Jackson, Jr., was a mystery. The Congressman’s office was very guarded about why Jackson was absent, first stating that he was exhausted, then adding that he was struggling with … Continue reading
HOW FAMILIES RESIST CHANGE
Our family has more power in shaping our adult lives than we would like to think. When we grow up and move away from our family, we think we are then somewhat free from its influence. If you moved across … Continue reading
HOMEOSTASIS AND FAMILY
Families will even destroy themselves in an effort to maintain “homeostasis.” If you’ve ever studied Latin, you know that the big word homeostasis simply means “same status,” My family certainly learned the truth of this principle when one of … Continue reading
YOUR FAMILY IS A SYSTEM
WELCOME TO MY NEW BLOG — JULY 16, 2012 For years as I have worked with individuals, couples and families in helping them resolve painful issues in their lives, I have wanted to find a way to expand the work … Continue reading