January 21st, 2010 by admin
I have worked with some pretty rough characters – time in prison, addicts, even murders. I sometimes have to say things to people that they don’t want to hear. I have said things to people who might have killed me in return for my words – but they didn’t. I want to share with you [...]
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January 7th, 2010 by admin
Someone not listening to you can be frustrating, but there is a lot for you to consider about why they might not be listening and what you can do to help. This article looks at overwhelmed communication, distracted communication and over the phone communication – offering practical approaches to getting your message across so that it will be heard and remembered.
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January 6th, 2010 by admin
Learn how to communicate so that others will understand – when you are angry or overwhelmed is a fine place to defend yourself but not in a relationship you care about. Learn the ground rules that will enable you to have healthy, productive time-outs that allow issues to actually get resolved.
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January 4th, 2010 by admin
There are mental health, relationship issues and emotional problems that are beyond or at least at the edge of behavioral control. People are not trying to be depressed or crazy – they act that way because of complex brain, hormone, environment, and background issues. There are times when medications are not required where therapy alone [...]
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