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Communication Breakdown: Feelings to Words

We have a couple of different ways to share our interior emotions. It is important that we do so. This type of sharing strengthens relationships. We share our emotional selves […more]

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Communication Breakdown: Opportunity to Not Listen

Any party involved in a conversation has the opportunity to not listen. Sometimes, it’s obvious when your partner is not listening. Individuals engaged in the following behaviors are not actively listening: reading the paper, browsing the Internet, texting, channel surfing, […more]

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Communication Breakdown: Opportunity to Not Understand

When we communicate verbally, we are using symbols to convey meaning. If I tell someone that my car is red, there is a high probability that (if they are listening) they will understand what I am trying to communicate. Because he or she probably has a very clear understanding […more]

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Communication Breakdown: Opportunity to withhold the Truth

Both parties involved in a communication have the opportunity to share a particular version of the truth. Whether or not this version of the truth is 100% honest depends on the individual and the […more]

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Communication Breakdown: the Destructive Yesbut

Yesbuts are communication wreckers. Here is a classic example of a series of yesbuts in conversation. Mom: Do you know how much I worry when you are out past midnight. Son: Yes, but you don’t have to worry. I’m not doing anything. […more]

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Am I Depressed? What is Depression?

Many people experiencing depression do not realize that they are depressed. This is unfortunate. Because depression is a treatable condition. In fact, treatment outcomes for depression in many cases are quite good. People who have recovered from depression, […more]

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Five best things you can do for your marriage now. Number one. Stop the blame.

Stop all blame, shame, and criticism. Making your spouse feel bad may not be the best beginning for positive change. This does not mean that your spouse is perfect. If fact, your spouse may deserve blame. […more]

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Five things you can do for your marriage now. Number two. The three A's.

The ability to change course in the middle of a fight is a powerful relationship skill. Most people do not have it. We can be so predictable in our arguments, so petty! Talk about […more]

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Understanding Anxiety

Anxiety is a mood state characterized by general feelings of unease, fear, worry, or dread. Sometimes it occurs in response to external stimulus. For example, you are camping and awaken to the sounds of sniffing outside your tent. Upon further inspection, […more]

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