the reframe
presenting the same situation in a different light
the reframe in a sentence
“Rather than seeing this as a problem, what if we saw it as an opportunity?”
Origin of the reframe
From reframing a picture—same content, different frame
Related Words
the mirror
repeating key words to show understanding and encourage elaboration
the label
naming the other's emotion to validate and defuse it
the summary
condensing what's been said to confirm understanding
the pause
strategic silence that invites the other to fill the space
the open question
a question that can't be answered with yes or no
the graceful exit
ending a conversation without awkwardness