The tension in the room was almost physical. David Miller sat in the far corner, arms crossed tightly over his chest, his jaw set in a hard line. His teenage daughter, Chloe, was slumped in the velvet armchair, her eyes glued to her phone, earbuds firmly in place. Her mother, Sarah, looked like she hadn’t slept in a week, clutching a lukewarm cup of coffee as if it were a life raft. "Come on in," Amber invited, stepping aside.
: Role-playing exercises to practice assertive communication and empathy. FamilyTherapy 20 01 11 Amber Addis Good Morning...
It is often referenced as a file title in shared academic or professional folders. The tension in the room was almost physical
"So," Amber began, her voice soft but grounding. "Good morning to all of you. I know getting here by nine on a Saturday isn't easy. Before we dive into the week's 'homework,' I want to start somewhere else. Sarah, you look like you have something on your mind. Would you like to start?" Her mother, Sarah, looked like she hadn’t slept