Relationship Communication

Positive Thinking : Spread A Little Sunshine
by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A.
Have you noticed that the majority of human beings seem to focus on the negative? Why not accentuate the positive and spread a little sunshine? Instead of focusing on the negative or digging up the dirt, why not spend more time looking for the beauty

GOSSIP: When words have the power to hurt
by Leslie Karen Lobell, M.A.
We must not forget the power of the word. We can misuse the word, or we can choose to use the word impeccably. Gossip is what Don Miguel Ruiz would consider misuse of the word; he calls it pure poison. The words spread through

Communication and Teamwork Can Help Prevent Feelings of Resentment In A Loving Relationship
by Paul Mauchline
The conversations that you have at the beginning of your relationship are especially important; they can help prevent any feelings of resentment that might arise later on in your life together.

How To Talk About Feelings
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
THREE DECISIONS: Whenever we have a chance to talk about our feelings, we make three quick decisions. We Decide: Whether To SAY What We Feel. Whether To EXPRESS The Feelings. Whether To WORK AT PROBLEM SOLVING. We usually make these decisions

Getting Enough Attention
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
"HE'S ONLY DOING IT FOR THE ATTENTION" What a ridiculous statement! Getting attention is VITAL for all of us. As infants we would actually die if we didn't get enough attention, and as adults we are miserable and can actually go crazy i

Why Are You Treated The Way You Are?
by Tony Schirtzinger; ACSW, CICSW
95% Of The Time, We Get Treated The Way We INVITE People To Treat Us. Everything we do, especially our nonverbal behavior, is an invitation to those around us. A smile is an invitation. So is a frown. So is a sad face, an angry face, or a serious face