The following letter is an extract from a letter from a student to her parents and is a great example of how to create a reframe for people to see things differently.

Dear Mum and Dad,

I'm sorry that it has been a while since I last wrote to you. You see there was a serious fire in my flat and all my things have been destroyed. Luckily I was rescused from the fire by a nice young man called Pete.

I'm home from the hospital now and have moved in with Pete. Actually, Pete and I got married and even more great news is that you are soon to be Grandparents.

Actually, there was no fire, I am fine and there is no Pete.

I just got a C in my History exam and wanted to make sure that you put that in the right perspective.

Your Loving Daughter.