Communication

Communication Building Blocks

Communication is the key to connection (read a previous post, Communication: Taking it to a Deeper Level). But just because we communicate, doesn’t mean we connect. Usually, we interact on a practical level: “Pass the potatoes,” “pick Sarah up from school,” “I’m tired.” We make assumptions that the other hears us by how they act [...]

By |2021-03-01T16:53:28-06:00April 27th, 2016|Communication|0 Comments

What’s Bond Got to Do With It?

As human beings, we don’t outgrow our need to be nurtured. Some go so far as to say that connection is the core of human experience (watch Brene Brown). Grown-ups need love and affection, just like babies do. And no matter what age you are, separation from attachment figures (caregivers and intimate partners alike) provokes [...]

Communication: Taking it to a deeper level

For those wondering what the right thing to say is, warning: you might not get it right the first time. And that’s okay. Few people say exactly what they mean on their first try. Open Communication is about ongoing inter-action, and the first step is getting the conversation started. Numerous insidious patterns evolve when the [...]

By |2021-03-01T16:53:28-06:00March 9th, 2015|Communication|0 Comments

Communication Fail

Even when we try to communicate with the best and kindest intentions, the message often fails to meet the mark. When so much of our communication is indirect (non-verbals, actions, implications, etc.), it’s no wonder we question if the message we sent has landed, and we leave others questioning if we got the message. Try asking, “is this what you mean…?” You may find the feedback saves you the mistake of a misguided assumption, and I hope that a constructive conversation follows.

By |2021-03-01T16:53:29-06:00November 6th, 2014|Communication|0 Comments
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