Marriage Counseling – Why your Voice Matters
Maria had a lot to say to her husband during their first couples counseling session. But there was a problem. Nobody could hear her. Maria is very shy and her voice, often barely audible. While she had a lot to get off her chest, her actual voice seemed to be getting in the way! Maria had to find her voice in more ways than one it seemed.
Your voice is a powerful communication tool that we often take for granted. People take a lot from the “tone of your voice”, even if your words are conveying something utterly different.
One skill the marriage counselor worked on was the ability to free Maria’s voice. At first, he encouraged her to speak at a certain volume. Because of Maria’s pervasive shyness, this took some uncomfortability and time. Maria and her husband both worked on “freeing” vocal exercises and made improvements on their ability to open up the back of their throat and speak in a more clear, confident manner.
This was a bit of an “inside out” approach for Maria. It seemed the more she felt comfortable with her voice, the more she felt comfortable expressing herself overall.
Your voice ultimately represents a lot when it comes to your emotions. If you speak in a manner that sounds constricted or closed off, chances are, emotionally you are often feeling the same way.
The great part with your voice is that you make minute changes that really change the entirety of your expression. Feel free to sing, hum, yawn, breathe more deeply, project your voice and (a big one!) enunciate. A clear, projected voice can mean easier communication – a simple step to take to improve your relationships.
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