Category Archives: Systems

Once is Almost Never Enough…

Posted on July 16, 2013 by awentherapy

I’m trained as a systems therapist. My approach to therapy is that our lives are all a part of multiple systems. Think of your family system, your work system, your friend system as examples. We operate in those systems and … Continue reading →

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Two Therapists Talking: What is Systems Therapy?

Posted on June 13, 2013 by awentherapy

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I discuss what we mean when we say we are Systems Therapists If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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Getting Things Done…Part 1

Posted on October 16, 2012 by awentherapy

I heard a talk (actually just part of a talk)  by time management consultant David Allen the other day.  He was talking about the system he created called Getting Things Done.  Allen discussed the core concepts on which his system … Continue reading →

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Therapy as a Tool Store

Posted on January 5, 2012 by awentherapy

I often hear different statements made by many clients.  A few I frequently hear “I just deal with it” and “I’ve done it these way my whole life” and “I’ve tried everything.” These are usually said defensively, meaning the client … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Encouraging Change in Others

Posted on September 28, 2011 by awentherapy

Most of us probably know people that we’d like to see change.  I mean if they would just do this or that differently things would be so much better.  Admit it, you’ve had that thought.  Maybe with a close friend … Continue reading →

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