Appreciate! Appreciate!
- Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
- Series: Summer 2011 Volume 18, Issue 3
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Appreciate! Appreciate!
Adapted by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC from John Gottman, Ph.D.’s Raising Emotionally Intelligent Children
Reliable, kind, helpful, adventurous, and fun are words any of us like to hear when being described. Each of these words are positive and encourage a sense of belonging. As you know, children thrive on words that encourage and build up. As summer is a time of renewal and celebration, let’s take a look at one fun way of celebrating your loved ones.
What follows is a list of words that may be used to describe your spouse or child. Choose three words that best represent your loved one and share the words with them. Then tell them why you chose those words. Please keep it to only three. You can always do the exercise again at another time and chose other words.
Loving Sensitive Flexible
Brave Intelligent Understanding
Thoughtful Generous Protective
Loyal Truthful Tender
Strong Energetic Sweet
Decisive Creative Powerful
Imaginative Fun Assertive
Attractive Interesting Lively
Supportive Funny Calm
Considerate Organized Witty
Affectionate Resourceful Relaxed
Athletic Cheerful Shy
Coordinated Gracious Vulnerable
Elegant Graceful Receptive
Playful Caring Adventurous
A Great Friend Exciting Careful
Thrifty Full of plans Reserved
Committed Involved Handsome
Expressive Active Practical
Reliable Responsible Kind
Dependable Nurturing Warm
Gentle Beautiful Humorous