October 25th, 2016
What Will I Learn in Parent Effectiveness Training?
So let’s assume you’re looking for some help with your parenting skills. You’re feeling frustrated and know you need to […]
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October 24th, 2016
I-Messages in the No-Problem Area: They’re Not Just for Confrontation
We spend a lot of time, when we do Leader Effectiveness Training, thinking about the top and the bottom of […]
October 17th, 2016
How Do the P.E.T Principles and Christianity Align?
I have used, taught and promoted P.E.T. for more than 40 years. Because some people know that I have also […]
October 17th, 2016
Seven Best Practices for Problem-Solving Meetings
Oh Ye Gods and Monsters, not another <groan> meeting. Admit it. You’ve said that. Or some version of it, only […]
September 28th, 2016
Letting People Know the Real You
In the P.E.T. program, self-disclosing messages are referred to as I-Messages.* An l-Message is a communication about the self — […]
September 20th, 2016
No Conflicts, No Drama. No, REALLY!
One of the reasons it can feel so downright odd, awkward, and alien learning the Gordon Model communication skills is […]
September 13th, 2016
What to Do When You Need to Confront Your Child
So what about you and your needs as a parent? When do your thoughts and feelings get expressed? When and […]
September 6th, 2016
Bad Leadership Up Close and Personal: A Case Study
If there is one thing that is true in my life it is this: The Man and I are exact opposites in [ … ]
August 29th, 2016
More Helpful Stuff for Better Active Listening
P.E.T. suggests that when children own problems that the parent respond by: Attending, Accepting, Active Listening. It is important for […]
August 29th, 2016
An Annual Performance Review? Just Stab Me in the Eye with a Fork Instead.
Can we talk about that yearly ritual nearly all of us have to go through–one we’d probably be willing to […]