VLOG #5 #MeToo is a #MenToo issue
This video deals with my history of sexual assault at the hands of someone in my neighborhood and the different reactions I’ve encountered over the years in trying to bring the conversation to light.
VLOG #4. Three Steps to Problem Solving
Here is my fourth YouTube offering. In this video, I explore the three steps for problem solving. So many couples get into trouble in their conversation because they end up trying to go directly to step #3. Watch the video below and let me know what you think. Thanks.
If you want to start something new, you’ll need to stop something old
I often meet people who tell me about their wishes. Sometimes, they call these wishes goals and I call them wishes. They want to do this thing they're talking about…. ……build a business ……start a non-profit …….go back to school …..write a novel ……get healthier ….do something they are…
Four Levels of Friendship and Conflict.
"We need to improve our communication." Sarah* When I asked her what that meant, she told me that she and her husband Ryan needed to be able to talk in a way that didn't lead to stress between them. I followed that question up with what made her think that their communication needed improvement. Ryan…
VLOG #3. What lens are you using?
Recently a friend of mine had a firestorm of conversation erupt on a post she made on social media. Few of the contributors stopped to consider what lens they were using to understand the post and how that was impacting their statements.While there were many words, there was little communication. Watch this video to learn…
Things I Hope My Kids Learn: If you Don’ Like Your Life
I consistently run into people who dislike their life Usually with a passion. And yet, they make zero changes. They do the same things over and over again. As if their life is written out for them and no matter what they attempt, they are stuck living a life they hate. This is patently false….
VLOG Post #2. A Way to Improve Every Conversation
This video is from my YouTube page regarding ways every conversation can be improved. Conversations about conflict can be hard, and this won't make them easier, but it will give help you make it more productive. Watch it and let me know what you think. Related articles It's not what happens, it's how we attach…
Things I Hope My Kids Learn: You are not the sum of your mistakes. #66
One of the most common things I see in life is people enslaved by their mistakes.
Let’s End the War on Technology
The other day I was reading a pretty good article. It was about parents being better parents. Good stuff. This is a topic that interests me. Partly, because I’m a parent and partly because I need to know about it to be good at my job. He talked about parents doing parenting things. It was…
Vlog #1. Answering a very common question about my marriage conference
I want to answer one of the most common questions about my marriage conference. Vlog #1 from Joe Martino on Vimeo.