A Person Centred Counsellor
Summary
TLDRIn this conversation, John returns to discuss his feelings of nervousness and exhaustion as he contemplates his new role as a grandfather. He expresses concern about his declining energy levels and whether it's normal to feel so tired all the time. John also reflects on his past experiences with his own children and the energy he had then, comparing it to his current state. The prospect of becoming a grandfather has made him think about the activities he would like to share with his grandchildren, but he is unsure if he will have the energy to keep up with them. This realization has led to a mix of excitement and apprehension, prompting John to question his ability to fulfill his desires and expectations as a grandfather.
Takeaways
- 🎉 The individual is excited about becoming a grandmother and is looking forward to sharing and making choices regarding their career.
- 😟 The person expresses feeling nervous about discussing personal matters and the impact of their words once spoken.
- 🤔 There is a sense of introspection regarding the change in energy levels and questioning if the constant tiredness is normal.
- 🚫 The individual is concerned about not being able to accomplish the tasks they used to, and whether it's unrealistic to expect the same level of productivity.
- 👵 The prospect of being a grandmother has highlighted the person's desire to engage in activities with their grandchildren but also their worries about having the energy to do so.
- 🔥 A realization of having had more energy in the past when their own children were young, and a desire to replicate that energy with their grandchildren.
- 🤨 An unexpected feeling of ambivalence about wanting to engage fully with their grandchildren, which surprises the individual.
- 🤔 The individual is grappling with the question of whether they truly want to be as involved as they imagine, reflecting on their capabilities and desires.
- 🧐 There is a contemplation of how to balance the desire to be active with grandchildren with the reality of their current energy levels.
- 🏋️♀️ An underlying theme of seeking ways to manage or improve energy to meet personal expectations and the new role as a grandmother.
Q & A
What is the main concern expressed by John at the beginning of the conversation?
-John is nervous about coming back and talking, especially about what he is going to say and how it will be perceived once he says it out loud.
Why does John feel nervous about speaking?
-John feels nervous because acknowledging his thoughts and speaking them out loud makes them more visible and real to himself and others.
What significant life event is John contemplating that has made him reflect on his career choices?
-John is contemplating becoming a grandmother, which has led him to think about his career choices and what he wants to do next in life.
How does John describe his current state of energy?
-John describes feeling very tired and questioning whether it's normal to feel tired all the time.
What is John's concern regarding his ability to perform daily tasks?
-John is concerned that he is not able to achieve the tasks he used to be able to do in a day and is questioning if this is a normal change or if there is something else going on.
Why does John feel that his energy levels are particularly important now?
-John feels his energy levels are important because he wants to be able to do things with his grandchildren, which he fears he might not be able to do if he continues to feel tired.
What past experiences is John reminiscing about that make him want to be active with his grandchildren?
-John is reminiscing about the energy he had when his children were little and the activities he used to do with them, which he wants to replicate with his grandchildren.
What conflicting emotions is John experiencing regarding his future interactions with his grandchildren?
-John is experiencing a mix of excitement and concern. He is excited about the prospect of being able to do things with his grandchildren but is also concerned about whether he will have the energy to do so.
What realization surprises John about his feelings towards his grandchildren?
-John is surprised to find that he is not as eager as he thought he would be to want to do things with his grandchildren, which is a conflicting and unexpected feeling for him.
What is the main dilemma John is facing?
-John's main dilemma is reconciling his desire to be active and engaged with his grandchildren with his current feelings of tiredness and uncertainty about his energy levels.
How does the conversation suggest John's thoughts about his future are influenced by his role as a grandmother?
-The conversation suggests that John's thoughts about his future are significantly influenced by his role as a grandmother, as it prompts him to reflect on his energy levels, career choices, and the activities he wants to share with his grandchildren.
What does John need to address in order to feel more confident about his future with his grandchildren?
-John needs to address his concerns about his energy levels and potentially reassess his expectations and plans for engaging with his grandchildren to feel more confident about his future.
Outlines
🤔 Contemplating Future Roles as a Grandmother
The speaker, John, expresses his nervousness about the conversation and the prospect of becoming a grandmother. He discusses the impact this realization has had on his thoughts about his career and personal choices. John also shares his concerns about feeling tired all the time and questions whether this is normal. He reflects on his past energy levels when his children were young and worries about having the same energy to engage with his grandchildren. The contemplation of becoming a grandmother has brought these concerns to the forefront and has led to mixed feelings of wanting to be involved and also feeling apprehensive about his energy levels.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡nervousness
💡grandmother
💡career choices
💡tiredness
💡tasks
💡energy
💡reflection
💡expectations
💡uncertainty
💡life transitions
💡self-assessment
Highlights
John is nervous about coming back and discussing his concerns.
John is particularly concerned about his energy levels and feeling tired all the time.
He is questioning whether it's normal to feel this level of tiredness and if his expectations for daily tasks are unrealistic.
John reflects on his past energy levels and the activities he used to do with his children.
The prospect of becoming a grandfather prompts John to consider his current capabilities and future expectations.
John expresses a desire to be able to do things with his grandchildren but is unsure if he will have the energy.
He experiences a surprising feeling of not wanting to engage in certain activities with his grandchildren.
John is surprised by his own thoughts and is unsure about his willingness to participate in certain activities.
The conversation revolves around the impact of becoming a grandmother on John's thoughts and feelings.
John is grappling with the realization that his energy may not be as robust as it once was.
There is a discussion about the visibility and acknowledgment of John's feelings and concerns.
John's concerns are tied to his ability to meet his own standards and expectations for daily productivity.
The transcript explores the emotional and psychological impact of aging and changing family dynamics.
John is facing a dilemma between his desire to be active with his grandchildren and the reality of his energy levels.
The conversation touches on the theme of change and adaptation in one's life as roles evolve, such as becoming a grandparent.
John's introspection leads to a deeper understanding of his feelings towards his changing capabilities and roles.
The transcript provides insight into the personal struggles and emotional journey of someone facing life transitions.
John's narrative reflects a common experience of individuals as they age and reassess their goals and capabilities.
Transcripts
so welcome back John and we have about
an hour together where would you like to
start
actually this just struck me as you know
I've been thinking about coming back to
see you today
and just as you just said welcome back
and got an hour I'm aware that you're
really nervous about coming back and
talking to you
such thinking about it as made you feel
nervous here right in this moment yeah
yeah and partly about you know what I'm
going to be saying and once it said it's
it out there so speaking it makes it
more visible yes yeah almost having to
acknowledge it to myself that um I
suppose what I was thinking about was it
sounds really weird to say it really but
sort of them because they you know
become a grandmother they share and
gonna be another grandmother and sort of
made some choices about career and and I
suppose it's sort of thinking about well
then what you know now what and rather
go from here mmm yeah to certain extent
and been feeling really tired and sort
of asking myself this normal you know to
feel this tired all the time and so
concerned about your tiredness you know
asking is this how it should be is this
normal
yeah yeah is it unrealistic to expect
that things I used to be able to do in a
day the tasks a stirs at myself to do
in a day I don't seem to achieve and is
that you know is that now why can't I do
it hmm
why can't you do the things that came
not truly yeah but I had so much more
energy for and I suppose what's brought
it to a head is thinking about you know
being a grandmother and thinking well
all the things I'd like to be able to do
with you know their grandchildren I'm
not going to have the energy for so
that's what's added to your thoughts
becoming a grandmother yeah yeah it's
prompted you to think in this in this
way yeah sort of it sort of brought it
to a head you know because I suppose
what it's got me thinking about is all
the things I used to do when the
children were little and how much energy
I had and you know things they used to
do with the children and and wanting to
be able to do them you know when I have
the chance the grandchildren and am I
going to me you know we're going to be
able to and then there's a part of me
thinking cunningly bothered to want to
which is a bit of a surprising feeling
actually it surprise you that you can
think like that yeah I actually want to
yeah yeah when what you taught us how
you know how am I going to do it yeah do
I want yeah yeah yeah it sort of people
most easier just
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