Bob Fisher, LPC

My sons birthday is today. It is a day to shower him with gifts, love and attention. Attention...a-tten-tion...that is the part that strikes me. Our children deserve our attention daily. In this fast paced world with unlimited distractions, my wife and I find ourselves at times half listening to our son when he speaks providing the occasional "uh-huh" to the conversation. I challenge you, as I challenge myself, to take at least 15 minutes EVERY DAY to look your child in their eyes and LISTEN to them, hear them, see them distraction free and ask them open ended questions so they feel your engagement with them.

I read something today that really stuck in my head and rang true with me, so I thought I would share. I see more flash and less substance everyday, some trends aren’t worth following. Just remember insecurities are LOUD, confidence is quiet. It seems we are becoming incapable of being still and comfortable in our own silence and being. The art of truly listening to our inner self and to another human is a skill that is being lost. I hope we can get back to becoming curious and attempting to understand others and more importantly ourselves and move away from the toxic, cancerous communication style that seems to be the norm today.

My sons birthday is today. It is a day to shower him with gifts, love and attention. Attention...a-tten-tion...that is the part that strikes me. Our children deserve our attention daily. In this fast paced world with unlimited distractions, my wife and I find ourselves at times half listening to our son when he speaks providing the occasional "uh-huh" to the conversation. I challenge you, as I challenge myself, to take at least 15 minutes EVERY DAY to look your child in their eyes and LISTEN to them, hear them, see them distraction free and ask them open ended questions so they feel your engagement with them.

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Defensiveness: This one can be blatant or discreet causing the problem to go unresolved and the conflict possibly escalating further. The antidote is to accept responsibility, even if only for part of the problem, and express an interest in your partner's feelings. If this is prevalent in your relationship, I can help. I have tele-health appointments available and will resume office appointments in May. Contact me now to reserve a time that works for you and begin your path to a healthy relationship.

Check out my Psychology Today profile! https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/741837

Defensiveness: This one can be blatant or discreet causing the problem to go unresolved and the conflict possibly escalating further. The antidote is to accept responsibility, even if only for part of the problem, and express an interest in your partner's feelings. If this is prevalent in your relationship, I can help. I have tele-health appointments available and will resume office appointments in May. Contact me now to reserve a time that works for you and begin your path to a healthy relationship.

Check out my Psychology Today profile! https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/741837

It’s that time of year when goals are made and we have that big push to have a psychological reset. Typically, fear is our worst enemy and keeps us from making the changes we desire. If you find yourself needing to hit the reset button, you might enjoy this article.

If we invest as much time in our relationship as we do in our work, would this improve the quality of our relationship? Creating cognitive space for your partner and setting boundaries are just two of the many things that can improve the trust and intimacy with your partner. https://mobile.nytimes.com//modern-love-keeping-the-boardr

You can’t go wrong, if you keep this gem in mind.

I'm excited to launch my new Facebook page for my therapy services! I hope to not only provide details of the services I offer, but to also provide a place to share informative, encouraging information for people who are seeking a better life and healthier living. I hope you enjoy!