All about JAY
What was my future dream job when I was a kid?
To be a Basketball Player
This technique includes giving negative feedback in between two positive ones
The Sandwich Technique
This skill is used when one is unable to communicate skills verbally
nonverbal cues
What is my favorite thing about you?
How even though you are quiet, you have so much going on inside.
What was the most uncomfortable conversation that has been had since starting?
What are qualities that I value the most in friendships/relationships?
Loyalty and honesty
This technique states back what one heard during conversation
Reflective Listening
This skill is used when one is unable to express how they feel in the moment.
taking a break, walk and/or space
Where was I born?
Pennsylvania
What has been a challenge while engaging in couples therapy?
OPEN
What is my favorite sports memory?
Cavs winning the 2016 championship
A conversation that you tend to avoid that is brought up in a positive way.
uncomfortable conversations.
This skill can be used when feeling overwhelmed
deep breathing, take a break, other coping skills ok
What was the first thing your mom said about/to me?
What are the 5 love languages?
expressing and receiving love: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, and physical touch.
Who is my hero/person I look up to?
My Mom
How confident are you that you can solve your current problems and challenges?
This skill is used to reflect on negative/positive experiences to explore ways to improve or save for a later date
Journal/Writing notes/notes in phone app
What is my favorite thing to do together?
Everything!
What conversations can lead to an argument?
OPEN
What was my biggest fear in my childhood?
People in mascot costumes
How have you grown as a couple?
OPEN
Can you develop a warning signal to let each other know when your feelings are hurt?
OPEN
What important thing didn't I know about you when we first started dating?
That you're ripped
What are examples of emotional connections?
OPEN