millie says ask purposeful questions
November 28, 2007 · 1 Comment
ask purposeful questions. when a friend in need asks for advice, rather than providing formulaic answers to complicated nuances in times of doubt provide agency for that person to think about their range of support options. the pressure to provide solutions to others can feel expected, so break the pressure to be the expert by answering a question with a question in turn allowing another to tap into inner and social resources by letting go of the burden of knowing-it-all.
eg of a purposeful question: what does it mean to you that you feel {insert different} than other people? what does it feel like to be that way? what would help you help yourself?
xox dr millie lytle nd
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saccoa // November 29, 2007 at 6:00 pm |
Hi Dr. Millie, thanks for sharing with us such good knowledge. You’ve reminded me that I need to be more aware when communicating with friend’s that may be going through a difficult time. I think you’re right, in that, sometimes it’s not about having answers, but rather that we are guided into articulating our thoughts, especially when at the time it’s normally expressed with a sigh.
Anthony