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- Managing Difficult Conversations - Part II - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Asaf ShaniManaging the 2nd Type of Conflict - Having the Difficult Conversation The difficult conversation model is comprised of three stages: Preparation - Conversation - Conclusion. At each stage there are clear requirements without which there is no point in, and often no possibility of, moving on to ...
Views: 3440(2 votes) - New Year's Resolution - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2011 from Kathryn WheatUndeserved Forgiveness. Wow, those 2 words together are powerful! I believe that God grants us undeserved forgiveness and that, in turn, we are meant to allow the same for others. Actually doing it .…..well that’s the hard part. As a Christian, I know and believe that it’s possible to ...
Views: 1516(1 vote) - No Reason - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2011 from Janet PfeifferNo Reason Ten years ago, my Uncle John passed away. Although in his eighty’s, it was hard on his son, Johnny. Three months later, Johnny’s only child, his beautiful fourteen year old daughter, was in a car that plunged into an icy Ohio River where she tragically drowned. Her mother, Johnny’s ...
Views: 1685(1 vote) - One Key Eliminates Fighting Forever - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2013 from Janet PfeifferConflict and fighting are not synonymous. Although they very often go hand-in-hand, disagreements need not end up as arguments, fights, or physical altercations. A conflict is simply two forces in opposition: a husband and wife disagree on where to spend their vacation; you support the ...
Views: 2135(2 votes) - Only Funny in the Sunday's - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2012 from Janet PfeifferI love reading the Sunday funnies. One of my favorites is For Better or Worse by Lynn Johnston. In a recent comic, the young child, Mike, was having a bad day. Trying to construct a building out of Lego-type pieces, gravity was working against him as the entire structure collapsed. In a fit of ...
Views: 1886(1 vote) - Part II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2012 from Sandra WapniarskiPart II - Forgiveness - The 5 Things That Keep You From Living the Life of Your Dreams 2. Forgiveness Forgiveness is three fold; forgiving others, asking for forgiveness and forgiving yourself. In my lifetime there were many relationships that were shattered, but the connection to the ...
Views: 1648(1 vote) - Relationship Counselling / Couples Counselling - Why it's A Good Idea - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Richard ColeIf you are getting stuck in arguments relationship counselling is a good idea because you soon find out that there is more to understanding what is going on that you may initially think. It's wise to take time to evaluate and reflect before making big decisions; It might come as a surprise to ...
Views: 1437(1 vote) - Relationship Healing Challenges - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from David OttHealing Challenges In Relationships Everything seems to go well in relationships until circumstances or interactions activate some aspect of the pain and fear we carry within us. Unaware we carry this pain and fear, the probability is high we will become frightened and defensive when it ...
Views: 1900(1 vote) - Say What You Mean Without Being Mean - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Janet Pfeiffer(Excerpt from BUILT TOUGH? ) I often meet people who refer to themselves as tough. My perception, at times, is quite the opposite: I see them as mean-spirited. What exactly does it mean to be tough? Ford Motor Company manufactures several size trucks. Their tag line is "Ford trucks, built ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - Separated Parents: It’s not Quantum of Time, but Quality of Relationship - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2016 from Gary DirenfeldIf you get hung up on the quantum of time, you may lose sight of the quality of your relationship now and for the future. At the end of the day some separated parents fight tooth and nail over how the children’s time will be divvied up between them. Children are even drawn into the dispute, ...
Views: 1197(1 vote) - Stages of Dementia - What to Expect - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Andy YangThe middle dementia stages can be regarded as as being the most problematic stage for the caregiver and even those individuals that suffer with this ailment. Individuals who suffer from dementia struggle with uncertainty along with discouragement particularly when he/she also have intellectual ...
Views: 2898(1 vote) - Telling The Truth: A Human Deficiency? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Sarah RuizWhy is it that our human race has such a difficult time telling the truth? The politician scandals mount each day as our own leaders think the best way to get through something is to lie about it. Almost always, especially with today’s technology and media resources the ones who lie get caught ...
Views: 1279(1 vote) - The ABC's of Healing From Abuse or Trauma - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2011 from Laura Bonetzky-JosephA - Acknowledge your tragedy and the truth surrounding it so healing may begin. Without acknowledgment, you can't begin to heal no matter what you try. B - Be gentle with yourself when you come to a speed bump in your road called "life". This is the universes way to force you to slow down and ...
Views: 8229(4 votes) - The power of intention - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusBeing a news junkie, I’m glued to the cable networks. Wedged between the peccadilloes of badly behaving starlets and inappropriately tweeted photos, the anchor brings in two political panelists to discuss the upcoming election (Already? Really? Oy!) To feign “balance” he has a GOP strategist and ...
Views: 1288(1 vote) - The Relationship between Self Harm and Stigma - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Jennifer McLeodSelf injury or self harm, generally speaking, is a wider range of different things individuals do to themselves which is either in a deliberate or hidden way. It includes burning, cutting, banging the body against hard objects, pulling the hairs, scalding, biting, poisoning, and inserting or ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - The Victim Tyrant Cycle - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2016 from Julie Roberts, Ph.D.The Victim Tyrant Cycle By Julie Roberts, Ph.D. This paper is about adults and not children. Children don’t have a choice when they are victims (they can’t leave their situation and if they do speak, often they aren’t heard). Adults have choice when they can see beyond the pattern that keeps ...
Views: 2210(1 vote) - This way you make dealing with difficult people or situations fun! 5 tips - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2019 from Shehbaz MalikThe art of bending another person's situations or behaviour, creating a 'win-win' situation, can be learned. That requires extra effort and human science from you as a professional or manager! But it delivers lasting relationships in which everyone's talent comes into their own and you enjoy ...
Views: 820(1 vote) - Time to Stop The Birth Mother - Stepmom Animonsity - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2013 from Dianne MartinIsn’t it Time to Stop the Bio- Mother ~ Stepmother Animosity? Your stepchild’s Bio-Mom (BM) will always be a part of your life. Over the years you will both attend graduations, sporting events, family celebrations, marriages, births, grandchildren, illness or death of a mutually ...
Views: 3359(2 votes) - Toxic People or Situation? LEAVE IT IN THE 'MYSTERY' - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonAll of us will encounter toxic individuals and circumstances in our lives at one time or another. During those experiences we need to use whatever helpful tools we can find to stay balanced and clear about "who we are." One of the methods I use to maintain perspective is to create a "healthy ...
Views: 1710(1 vote) - Understanding the hierarchy of values - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Maria ErvingWhy understanding each others values can help resolve conflicts. Assuming that you have taken your time to identify your values, it's very important to become clear about the hierarchy they are in as well. Why is that? Because we can share values with the people we surround ourselves ...
Views: 5709(1 vote) - Varieties of Psychotherapy And Their Applications - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Sawas DeeIn today’s world there are many and different types of psychotherapy, each one varying in its approach to patients and it’s common and founding hypothesis and theories. And even though there is still no complete understanding of how the human brain functions, most of the therapeutic approaches ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Ways to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from Dawn BarclayDo you have anyone in your life who displays any of the following behaviours (on a regular basis)? Gets all defensive and angry when they are given any form of feedback? ‘Flies of the handle’ at the slightest thing? Gets really upset and displays behaviours such as crying and tantrums ...
Views: 1673(1 vote) - When is Constructive Criticism Not Constructive? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Nicole NenningerDoes this sound familiar: “Would you mind if I give you a little feedback?” Or, “Can I be honest with you?” (Here comes the criticism!). You know what’s coming and your body reacts immediately. Maybe you catch yourself holding your breath for a moment, your heart picks up a beat, or your ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - Why should be Maintained Information of the Data Entry? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rita ThomsonOne of the most popular ways to make money online work at home data entry jobs to become. Quickly process large amounts of data need to organizations worldwide. Data entry workers, a smooth and successful operation of information to ensure. You see a house mother or father, some gold ...
Views: 2353(1 vote) - Why We Argue - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2012 from Susan Schwartz, Ph.D.In the midst of an argument with your partner there is no time to step back and ponder why this is happening, or to evaluate what about this disagreement is upsetting you so much. You can rely on the fact that when any of us are reactive in a variety of ways it shows we have some old issues, ...
Views: 2140(1 vote) - Your Mental Attitude Shapes Your Relationships - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Pamela LevinYour mental attitude has everything to do with how you get along with with others. If you have a positive attitude, you tend to create positive relationships, while a negative mental attitude breeds more of that same negativity. But how to improve your attitude if you need to? Where were you ...
Views: 1401(1 vote) - Road Rage: Drive to Stay Alive - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2013 from Janet PfeifferRoad rage is one of the leading causes of accidents and deaths in this country. According to a report by CNN, an estimated 28,000 people each year are killed due to aggressive drivers. It's easy to see how cities such as Miami, NY, Boston, LA, and Washington DC (the cities with the most ...
Views: 1586(3 votes) - Seven Powerful Ways to Make Your Marriage Last - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Sharon RivkinMarriage is supposed to last “forever,” isn’t it? When we decide to get married, we truly believe that forever will happen. Sometimes that’s easier said than done, because most of us don’t have realistic guidelines or tools to know how to make a marriage last. When we fall in love, we usually ...
Views: 3946(5 votes) - ***5 Effective Ways to Cope with Holiday Stress During the Recession - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2012 from Sharon RivkinFor most of us, we want the holidays to be fun and exciting. But more often than not, the holiday season evokes tension and stress. By spending more money than our budgets allow, or going overboard by eating the wrong foods, or taking on too many activities…these external stressors are only a ...
Views: 2440(2 votes) - ***Can a Democrat Stay Happily Married to a Republican? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Sharon RivkinIn these tough times of economic and political turmoil, with a critical Presidential election right around the corner, everyone is talking politics. Hot political debate is being fueled around the dinner table, over coffee, over drinks, and at parties. The upcoming election is in the air! ...
Views: 4432(2 votes) - ***Can hostile, aggressive angry people really change their behavior? - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2013 from Marc SadoffAnger Management skills can be helpful for people ranging from the mildly miffed to the violently vengeful. You do not need to be in a physically violent relationship to benefit from understanding and learning about communicating angry and hurt feelings constructively. Secondly, if you are ...
Views: 5859(2 votes) - About Child Protective Services - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from C BowsterChild Protective and Preventive Services are offered to families by the Department of Social Services which is mandated by law to protect children from abuse or neglect within their families, in foster care, or by persons responsible for the child's welfare as defined by statute. Services are ...
Views: 2046(4 votes) - Depression: Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Ben Arnold"Depression is Rage Turned Inward" This expression best illustrates Depression in its most common form. For while you may feel tired and depressed, your energy is all but gone. What has happened, through time, is you have learned to redirect your energy poorly within the body. That is to ...
Views: 1963(4 votes) - Why Forgiveness? - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2012 from Amy Torres"Webster's Dictionary" defines forgiveness as "ceasing to feel resentment against someone who has offended us in some way." How do we cease to feel resentment towards someone we feel has harmed us -- especially if that person in no way acknowledges any wrong doing? And why would we want ...
Views: 1666(2 votes) - ***Don't Worry, Be Healthy - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Sylvia LafairCompanies could do a lot more to remove the triggers that bring patterns forward for most people. Stress is subjective. Performance evaluations, for instance, inspire a tremendous amount of dread. Although honest feedback is both healthy and helpful, evaluations are usually structured such that ...
Views: 1695(3 votes) - Angry? Overwhelmed? Flooded? 10 ways to tell if someone needs to cool off! - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2010 from James HendrixI have talked about getting people to listen, time outs and the rules of engagement. Today I am going to give you ten signs that the person you are talking to is flooded or overwhelmed and if they don’t calm down there may be trouble. They are at least not listening to you. Some of these you ...
Views: 5054(4 votes) - How To Break Free of Anger - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Brenda Shoshanna"In my mind are thoughts that can hurt or help me. I am constantly choosing the contents of my mind." --Dr. Gerald Jampolsky There are many ways of being addicted and many purposes an addiction serves. Addiction to anger ...
Views: 5315(4 votes) - Taking the Power Out: when you think what you have to say may be taken the wrong way - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from James HendrixHave you ever tried to tell someone something that you knew they would be hurt by or take the wrong way? Of course you have, and so have I. Being misunderstood is a common pariah. We all hate it and yet we often can’t finish a sentence without the other person: falling apart, or jumping in, ...
Views: 2062(4 votes) - ***Can YOU, SHOULD YOU, help resolve the conflicts around you? - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2010 from Margaret MeloniMaybe you've mastered conflict resolution and you like to help others. Maybe you are the one that others come to for help when they have a conflict or you work in an environment where conflict occurs regularly. But somehow you find yourself stepping in and helping to resolve the conflicts around ...
Views: 1377(5 votes) - ***Fight Fair, Here’s How - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Margaret MeloniThe time has come. You have a conflict and it cannot and must not be avoided. Not everyone agrees on the solution and arriving at an approach that moves you and the team forward is absolutely necessary. Now what? This really does not need to be a big deal. But you do want to set the stage for ...
Views: 1380(5 votes) - Happy Family at Holidays? Not So Fast - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2009 from Mary Jane Hurley BrantFor many people, family gatherings during the Happy Holidays aren't so happy. While most of us enjoy getting together at holidays, mixed feelings of love, anxiety and confusion often collide. But why in the world would family holidays cause consternation or anxious feelings? Why would family ...
Views: 1960(5 votes) - How best to resolve a conflict - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2009 from Albert GaroliThe origin of most conflicts, whether between couples, colleagues or friends, stems from the conviction that each party feels he/she is “right.” One’s needs, values and interests thus differ from the other to the point that each party will try to persuade the other to agree with what one ...
Views: 1700(8 votes) - Ten Tips for Dealing With Difficult People - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2013 from Janet PfeifferDifficult people - ya gotta love em! Or not. Whether you do or don't, it's a fact of life that they are all around us - in our families, places of employment, communities, social events, and everywhere else. For whatever reasons, we all have personal issues that cause us to behave in ways others ...
Views: 1635(3 votes) - ***Are YOU Playing to YOUR Strengths? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2010 from Margaret Meloni“Oh no, here we go again” thought Joe as his Quality Assurance Analyst Heidi approached him with his memo, complete with typos circled in red ink. He was not really annoyed by Heidi, she was just doing what she does; he mainly felt embarrassed. After all as the leader shouldn’t all of his work ...
Views: 1550(1 vote) - ***Can't We All Just Get Along - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Margaret MeloniNo, we cannot all get along all of the time. It is unrealistic to think that all team members will absolutely agree with you or with each other all of the time. If every time you are together, there is never any disagreement, look out - you have problems. Sure, maybe the first time you meet you ...
Views: 1752(4 votes) - ***Conflict Takes Courage - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Margaret MeloniLast year there was an unfortunate incident at a military base in the United States. I am talking about Fort Hood. An individual started shooting people. Within hearing range of the shooting a graduation ceremony was taking place. Attending the graduation were medics and other trained personnel. ...
Views: 1419(2 votes) - ***How Your First Argument Could Last For 50 Years - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Sharon RivkinSounds crazy, but it’s true! Simply put, the first argument you have with your partner, if left unresolved, will manifest itself time and time again - in different forms – throughout your entire relationship. When we fall in love and begin a partnership, we temporarily maintain our best ...
Views: 3305(1 vote) - ***New Ideas - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Margaret Meloni“There is no squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow… “ CHRISTOPHER MORLEY Wow now isn’t that the truth? Here is another excellent opportunity to sharpen your conflict resolution skills. Some of you ...
Views: 1626(2 votes) - ***Pick Up the Sword? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Margaret MeloniThat’s it YOU have had it. You are tired of dealing with that person. THEY are always doing things on purpose to make you look bad. THEY are always doing things on purpose to get on YOUR nerves. Well it is time to do something, so YOU are going on the attack. Going on the attack can mean ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - ***The Face of Conflict - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Margaret MeloniOne of the more common definitions of conflict is that it is a clash between two (or more) opposing groups or that it is a power struggle or a battle between opposing forces. When you think of conflict, you may think of it as a negative (think power struggle or battle) or you may think that ...
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