Communication Skills

Recent Answers

2009-11-16 Communication Skills - Rudeness:

Hi Jamie - thanks for the important, articulate question. I don't believe you are a "rude, obnoxious man." You probably are one of millions of normal survivors of a traumatic childhood who is burdened

2009-11-14 Communication Skills - Just a kiss...Right?:

Dear Nicki, Your bf's withoholding about the kissing incident is not an easy thing to deal with. On the one hand, he wanted to come clean with you, but on the otherhand, he did not want to hurt you

2009-11-06 Communication Skills - how to break negative patterns:

Hi Tina - I have great compassion for you, partly because my parents passed on major wounds ("patterns") to me just like yours did. Please do NOT give up! I have seen "Inner Family Therapy" work to rebalance

2009-11-04 Communication Skills - mom aand i:

Hi Tomeka - a complex question. From your description, I suspect your Mom may be a "Grown Wounded Child" (GWC). If so, it's not surprising she has trouble communicating (and thinking?) clearly, and accepting

2009-11-02 Communication Skills - establish and maintain professional relationships:

Hi Emma - I'm puzzled by your question, because I suspect you already know the answer. To "create a positive impression," whomever greets Mr. Singh should be: respectful and courteous attentive informed