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John A. Bragstad Counseling |
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11550 Stillwater Blvd N Lake Elmo, MN
(651) 308 1200
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Specializing in cognitive-behavioraltherapy (CBT) & marriage counseling |
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Public Speaking |
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Holding People’s Attention |
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“Now You See Him, Now You Don’t” … what does male depression look like? How is it different from what women experience? How do you get help for the person you love? Why is it so easy to miss?
“Safeguarding Marriage: Researched Approaches That Work” ... taking you through the seasons of married life, a joyous celebration of how we found each other, what we have overcome, what we want leading into old age - a partner who knows and cares for us. |
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“The Five Languages of Love” … often we love eloquently, in a language our partner does not speak or understand. Real, practical information. You will know exactly how to offer love not only to your partner but children and grandchildren in a language that connects with them at their deepest level.
“The Optimistic Explanatory Style” … Pessimism has its value in certain situations but overall, how you view events has everything to do with how you will deal with them, how traumatic they will be, how long (or short) a time it will take for you to recover. What’s true of individuals is also true of organizations. Great for self-reflection and discussion afterwards.
“Order Amidst the Chaos” … An ocean breaks along the shore and a person walking there is only aware of the chaos and swirling water. But come back the next morning and the calm water reveals row upon row of sand ridges. In the chaos of our lives, this kind of order also isn’t apparent. We often lack an ability to see that all behavior has purpose.
“Without Rules there are No Violations” … the language of public integrity, referring to what groups and teams have agreed upon rather than private, individual convictions.
“Sabotaging our Best Intentions” … for business teams or individuals wanting to get at the root of why change is uncooperative, the sometimes embarrassing, often threatening knowledge about what we say we want and what we actually want but can’t admit to our-selves. The result: Limits to Growth, Fixes that Don’t Work, and Failure to Learn.
“Emotional Affairs in the Workplace” … something that is rarely talked about and almost never planned for. Couples, companies and anyone working in high-pressure, collegial sit-uations could benefit from knowing where you are vulnerable, key areas to watch for, what to avoid and what to say if you suspect an all-to-complimentary affair might be developing.
I also work with teams, church staff and small businesses teaching assertiveness techniques, how to resolve conflict, and using the Keirsey Personality Inventory to develop a working knowledge of strengths and potential vulnerabilities so people can work to maximize their gifts.
The result: less stress and much greater team / partner awareness! |