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Happiness

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 04:40:35 +0000

A short discussion of the sociology of happiness with emphasis on what we can do to facilitate our own experience of happiness. I use it to promote positive communication with others.

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Stop playing the game of passive communication

admin — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:17:59 +0000

By Sevin Philips, MFT Passive forms of communication include passive aggressiveness, guilt, silent scorn, and eye rolling or other non-verbal behavior.

Passive communication forms such as these manifest into these passive forms when we are not in environments or family systems that support our true feelings or needs.

We withhold our truth in an attempt to avoid saying something uncomfortable, confrontational or potentially upsetting. For some people, this may seem like a caring act. Upon closer examination, however, we find more dysfunction than benefit.

Our true needs or feelings get suppressed and eventually come out sideways. Passive forms of communication are not only unclear and ripe with misinterpretation but they also lead to ongoing resentment and a feeling of manipulation.

The best way to break this cycle is to ourselves be more assertive. When we have needs or uncomfortable feelings we risk the confrontation knowing the alternative to be ultimately more painful and confusing.

Steps to overcome passive communication:
1. Stop doing what you think the other person wants
2. Notice behavior in others that is unclear or unsaid
3. Check out your assumption with the other person

Examples:
1. I noticed you rolled your eyes, are you upset?
2. When you say you dont care anymore, are you trying to say you do not want to go with me?
3. When you say I am acting like a baby, are you trying to tell me you do not like my decision?

The point of this practice is to diminish the use of passive forms of communication to manipulation or control. These steps are not meant to teach or change others; they are here to change our relationship with them. We invite clear communication, support all needs being addressed and if necessary, deal with two opposing needs. www.WorkingOnRelationships.com

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Sales Tips – The Professional Introduction

admin — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:01:55 +0000

How to introduce yourself, company and intention in any sales meeting

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The Art Of Communication In Relationships Part 3

admin — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:04:07 +0000

Shamala Tan, Holistic Life Coach & Counselor on the Art of Communication In Relationships. Seminar sponsored by Platinum Light Pte Ltd / I AM University Singapore

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www.shamalatan.blogspot.com

Duration : 0:6:49

Technorati Tags: art, Communication, Marriage, of, relationship, relationships, romantic

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The Art Of Communication In Relationships Part 2

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:17:05 +0000

Shamala Tan, Holistic Life Coach & Counselor on the Art of Communication In Relationships. Seminar sponsored by Platinum Light Pte Ltd / I AM University Singapore

www.platinumlightworker.com
www.shamalatan.blogspot.com

Duration : 0:7:21

Technorati Tags: art, Communication, Marriage, of, relationship, relationships, romantic

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The Art Of Communication In Relationships Part 1

admin — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 03:48:14 +0000

Shamala Tan, Holistic Life Coach & Counselor on the Art of Communication In Relationships. Seminar sponsored by Platinum Light Pte Ltd / I AM University Singapore

www.platinumlightworker.com
www.shamalatan.blogspot.com

Duration : 0:6:42

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Developing Rapport when selling – Sales Tips

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:29:15 +0000

How to develop great rapport with anyone in a selling situation. Easing tension levels and developing the relationship is critical in any sale.

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Non-Verbal Communication Tools : Non-Verbal Communication: Eye Contact Avoidance

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:29:08 +0000

Avoiding eye contact in non-verbal communication makes building a relationship difficult. Learn how to recognize eye avoidance in non-verbal communication from a communications and public speaking expert in this free relationship building video.

Expert: Tracy Goodwin
Bio: Tracy has a masters in corporate communication and ten years experience in professional speaking.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

Duration : 0:2:5

Technorati Tags: adapters, affect, Communication, contact, displays, emblems, Ex, expressions, eye, facial, Free, how, illustrators, messages, non-verbal, paralanguage, regulators, relationships, silence, silent, space, to, touch, treatment

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Communication & Understanding Others : Developing Effective Communication Skills

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:29:02 +0000

Developing effective communication skills begins with being direct, ertive and friendly, but listening carefully and using body language are needed too. Build strong communication skills for work and personal relationships with the advice of a psychologist in this free video on interpersonal communication.

Expert: Reka Morvay
Contact: www.rekamorvay.com
Bio: Reka Morvay is a psychologist and doula, offering psychotherapy for adults, couples counseling, birth prep classes, doula services and breastfeeding support.
Filmmaker: Paul Volniansky

Duration : 0:2:14

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ScreamFree Relationships 1

admin — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:48:02 +0000

Five key phrases that can break down and build up relationships. Communication in marriage is essential. Marriage and Family Therapist Hal Runkel explains a ScreamFree Marriage brings peace and love to every relationship. Find out more about ScreamFree Marriage at http://www.screamfree.com.

Duration : 0:3:18

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