Are you in a destructive relationship? What are the signs and symptoms of a destructive relationship? Marsha Linehan, the founder of Dialectical …
Keeping Friendships
Once we meet people and make friends, it is important to maintain those friendships. It is important to be mindful of others when interacting with …
Is There a Secret to Making Friends?
Interpersonal effectiveness involves more than being assertive or maintaining boundaries with the people in our lives. This module extends into …
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Don’t let it in! – Tips to Stay Assertive
Sometimes it is hard to stay assertive when the other person is being aggressive. It is easy to get pulled into their game. We find ourselves …
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Unlocking the Assertiveness Toolbox
Assertiveness is about speaking up in a manner that shows respect for both ourselves and the other person. It is important that we engage with the …
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Interpersonal skills . . . aka playing in the sandbox with others
Interpersonal Effectiveness involves attending to positive relationships and connecting with others. The skill also involves ending toxic or …
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People are Lazy
People are lazy. Why else would we avoid responsibility? Yes, that was a judgmental statement. People are not as lazy as they may appear. It is …
You Gotta Come to the Party
There is so much that goes into being effective with others. However, it involves being with others. If we avoid or "run away," then there is no way …
Choose Your Battles
In DBT, we don't necessarily think of discussions or decisions as "battles." However, we do consider balancing priorities with relationships. We …
The Consequences of Invalidation
Invalidation is at the root of borderline personality disorder (and other personality disorders). People raised in invalidating environments -- …