In Part 1 , I discussed the problems with dysfunctional communication styles, especially if they’re ongoing. In today’s blog post, I list the 16 Dysfunctional Communication Styles with a brief description of each. Psychological Cycle of Violence- Like the...
What is a dysfunctional communication style? It is a pattern of speaking and interacting that shuts down true connection, inhibits forward action, becomes energy draining, lowers self esteem, and can affect the overall health and well-being of a relationship. A...
I have seen a lot of posted articles on LinkedIn about how we should comport ourselves when interacting with others in business or other settings. They talk a lot about the do’s and don’ts. Some of this advice is a no-brainer. Fidgeting/nervous behavior, looking at...
Most of you I am sure have heard the quote, “Give a man a fish, and he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he eats for the rest of his life.” There is a very broad gray space between “teach them to fish…” and “they will eat...
You might think that I am talking about Wednesdays as being hump day, as in, the middle of the week, all downhill from here, smell the finish line, light at the end of the tunnel etc. In this case it actually refers to my time as a mental health intern when I had very...
