Stuck in the past? Historic reality is not today’s reality, so we need to re-interpret the people we have judged from past times.
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Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 56)
Stuck in the past? Historic reality is not today’s reality, so we need to re-interpret the people we have judged from past times.
© Copyright D. Riddell, 2012
Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 56)
We need reassurance that we have been heard, but “what did I just say to you?” is not the way we should get it. Better to teach them how to paraphrase, instead.
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Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 55)
It’s not enough to simply label someone as ‘lazy’, ‘stupid’ or ‘hopeless’. Instead we must ask, ‘why is he/she like that?’ and avoid the guilt of the judgemental.
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Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 54)
Expressions of regret enable both parties to acknowledge that the leopard can change his spots.
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Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 53)
Unless you apologise for those things you regret, the one offended cannot release you from your past, and in order to trust you again.
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Book Reference: Relational Insights (R 52)