There are times in life when we all need good advice. Although you may take pride in your independence and individualism, most of us can agree that the right advice at the right time can save us a lot of heartache. Whether we seek it from a parent, mentor, therapist , or religious leader, we appreciate their insight. Even if the advice seems irrelevant, it might trigger your own thinking to evolve in a constructive direction
Maybe it is just you and…
Assertive communication is healthy communication. Communication problems arise when you’re too passive (not speaking up for yourself) or too aggressive (yelling, criticizing, or other expressions that are disrespectful or hurtful to others). Neither...
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans wear face coverings when in public but those changes pose potential communication problems for people living with hearing loss.
The difference between skills and traits is a distinction that many job seekers seem to miss and can be crucial when asserting your value. Both hold a place in your overall assessment as a candidate. (For more details about the difference between skills and traits catch our first part here .) Skills are broken down into two categories: hard and soft skills. Hard skills involve specific…
Editor's Note: This Editorial from Victor Ortiz, MSW of the Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling is part of our month-long Special Series on Gambling Disorders. I have been a social worker and provider for nearly twenty five years, and have spent the last seven years in the area of problem gambling at the Mass Council on Compulsive Gambling. Currently, I serve as Senior Director of Program…
On the surface one would think that the revolutionary advances in worldwide communications--made possible first by the telegraph, then by the telephone, the radio, the television and now by the Internet--would lead to a broad consensus on such issues as climate change and resource depletion. Almost everyone now has nearly instant access to the latest scientific information on these issues. Yet, no consensus has emerged, at least not one strong enough to bring about definitive action.
Your greatest contribution to effective communication is clarity, focus, and non-defensiveness; your second greatest is support for your partner in... Read More
Learn more here: www.additudemag.com/social-communication-disorder-autism-adhd/ Social communication disorder (SCD) makes it difficult to communicate...
I’m really hard pressed to think of a situation where a leader could over communicate. I suppose it’s those situations similar to when a follower might ask what time it is and the answe…
Your child comes home from school after receiving a lower grade on a project than she expected. She feels that she did a great job and is angry and confused because she does not feel that she was …
Do you remember a time when you thought, no one listens to me? Lack of communication is a big issue in families. Learn how to improve with "Let's Talk."
A new study shows that physicians rarely ask patients the reason for their visit and interrupt often.
Want to learn more about compassionate conversations? Here’s how.
The problem of fatherlessness is an epidemic that plagues millions of American children. In fact, for the first time in America's history, more children are ...
If you’ve been stressing about how to communicate with your child’s birthmother, these tips may come in handy.
A widely prevalent but deeply flawed belief is that the poor and vulnerable do not care about their health and well-being. This results in poor health seeking behaviour and increased vulnerability to
Bendigo Advertiser Editor, Rod Case and SASI Marketing and Communications Director, Peter McGregor will join key La Trobe University personnel in a free public lecture that discusses threats and opportunities to communication in the future
Event host and Senior Lecturer in Strategic Communication at La Trobe, Dr Sue Gillett said good communication is always important and Australia is at a critical moment in communication
‘We are…
University President Joel Seligman addressed members of the UR community.
With everyone using smartphones these days, do I still need a strong internet presence or would it be better to focus on mobile sites right away?
Simple but effective ways to ensure you get heard.