September 23rd, 2021
Why Active Listening is Good for Your Brain
Anyone who has experienced the effects of Active Listening, either as the person being listened to or the listener or […]
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August 24th, 2021
Do Your Kids Really Know 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 — […]
August 24th, 2021
Do You Need A Boundary Or A (Behavior) Window?
Respectful, No-Lose Communication in Important Relationships Robert Frost, Mending Wall Something there is that doesn’t love a wall … […]
June 22nd, 2021
What Did You Hear Them Say, What Did You See Them Do? A GLOP Tutorial
(Excerpt from the L.E.T. Facilitator Guide) There is a difference between what actually happens and your interpretation about those events. […]
June 22nd, 2021
What are Values and How Do They Impact Your Family Life
Many countries and organizations have constitutions. These constitutions are made up of ideals and beliefs which spell out how that […]
May 24th, 2021
Listening in the Time of a Pandemic
“I really don’t want to go back to the office full-time. I think it’s too soon.” 1. “What!? We need […]
April 21st, 2021
Let’s Talk About Boundaries
You hear a lot about “boundaries” these days. So, what are they exactly? Boundaries are limits or borders that people […]
March 16th, 2021
Communication Lessons from a Reality TV Show Connoisseur
In recent years, I have become a reality show connoisseur. After a long day at work, I enjoy watching something […]
March 16th, 2021
Do You Like Yourself as a Parent?
(from the P.E.T. book, 2019 revised edition) Parenthood in our society is considered more a way to influence the growth and […]
February 19th, 2021
How to Talk More with Your Kids
One of the most effective and constructive ways of responding to children’s feeling-messages or problem-messages is the “door-opener” or “invitation […]