Emotional Explorer Gifts

"Look, making you happy is out of the question, but I can give you a compelling narrative for your misery."

I didn't have a happy childhood, I was often misquoted.

The Map of the Human Heart

"The perfect killing machine? Is that all I am to you?"

"You seem so chill!"

"Well my records are factually CORRECT...but where's the PASSION, the MYSTERY, THE REAL ME!..." Electronic records will prolong consultations

"Enemies, yes, but doesn't your moat also keep out love?"

'Before you continue on your emotional tirade, let me know if you're picking up on my non evaluative and empathetic listening.'

'And everybody expects me to be happy, which only makes things worse!'

New Smileys

'Am I looking sad or happy in the appropriate places?'

Denial Exit Now: Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance Next 4 Exits.

Silent Fight #8997

"These feelings of yours aren't unusual - in fact, several of them have Web sites."

"When I left for school this morning, were we getting along, or did I promise never to talk to you again?"

'You'll have to forgive Sidney. The left and right hemispheres of his brain are currently engaged in a struggle for dominance.'

Gestalt Therapy: The first layer of neurosis is the game playing or phony layer, the second is the phobic or dissatisfaction with self layer,third is impasse,forth is the implosive layer and fifth is where the neurotic finally releases pent up feelings.

"I want to know why when I'm in a room people ignore me."

"The Langmore Regional High School Inner Debate Team"

"Our foundation covers up just about anything ??" aside from childhood trauma."

'You need to learn to let people in.'

"No, I really DO love you. It's just that my committee has some issues."

"I don't want your apology - I want you to be sorry."

Emotional Baggage Claim Area

"I said I'm sorry."

People looking worried, sad and angry wait at the Emotional Baggage Carousel

'I'm sick and tired of your mood swings, Frank!'

"So she left you. Maybe it wasn't your fault. Sometimes circumstances are beyond your lack of self-control."

Turtle to counselor: 'If you don't mind I won't lay on my back.'

Past, present, future

'I need a good concealer. I've got a lot of emotional leakage.'

"I had prepared our retirement for an economic depression, but not an emotional one!"

'Manic depression therapy clinic.'

"I'd love to come to your Laughter Workshop, but it clashes with my Weeping Therapy."

'No, please continue. We're finally making some progress.'