Interpersonal Effectiveness involves attending to positive relationships and connecting with others. The skill also involves ending toxic or …
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Willingness, Tolerance, and Compassion
Practicing willingness can be challenging, yet freeing and enlightening. Willingness is the act of being open and letting in ideas and opinions from …
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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 …
The Consequences of Invalidation
Invalidation is at the root of borderline personality disorder (and other personality disorders). People raised in invalidating environments -- …
A Little Validation Goes a Long Way
A little validation goes a long way. It is an easy concept really -- to acknowledge another person's feelings and to express understanding. We don't …
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The “People-Pleaser’s” Dilema
Healthy people maintain healthy boundaries with others. In essence people get to decide what they will or will not do, and what they will or will not …
How Can I Tell if Someone is Lying?
I am so intrigued with all the nuances of body language. It is such a broad topic, and there are people who have dedicated their professional lives …
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Is Your Body Language Giving You Away?
Your body language is giving your thoughts and feelings away! Does knowing this make you feel more self-conscious about the signals you are giving? …
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Communication is a Dynamic Process
There are so many variables that go into communication that there just cannot be a blanket rule for effective communication. Bias and expectations can …
Communication is a Dynamic Process
Listening is hard. Communication is hard. We have rules and guidelines to alleviate many of the pitfalls (DEAR MAN, GIVE, FAST). However, nothing is …