Respond using CLARIFICATION

a 44 year old male who has just started seeing you has stated the following during their first session,

"well according to my wife I I'm just way too emotional about things yeah I I worry about things I do, for good reasons I think 10/15/20 things to manage we've got two kids they're growing their their they're developing their interests they're nine and seven years old they're they're they're a handful there's just a handful and managing finances managing where to invest in what managing who goes where when it gets a bit much sometimes and it's it's just I I felt it was just normal part of being a responsible spouse and father to have some emotions but.. I mean my wife she's got a point I I I really I really should learn to be calm I know there were a couple of times I just lost it that's why I'm here"

How to Respond

Your response will be evaluated according to this rubric:

1. Question 13 points

Does the response include a question which invites the person to be more specific and personal?

1. Question 23 points

Does the response suggest a willingness to explore relevant topics that may be uncomfortable (e.g. race, sexuality, financial concerns, physical health, personal views)?

1. Question 32 points

Does the response communicate compassion and curiosity and avoid negative judgement, shock, or displeasure?