I have seen too many important relationships damaged and destroyed simply because the parties involved complained to others instead of bringing themselves to speak directly to each other or to someone who had the power to help them. Lack of integrity in communication can result in heartbreak and vast amounts of wasted energy in families, [...]

Recently, I found myself unable to resolve a conflict with a person who was important to me, even though I tried every communication tool I knew, including requesting that we seek help from a professional mediator. I described the problem to a long-time friend of mine, Mark Morris, who was one of the leaders in [...]

Assertive Advocacy communication skills can help both to protect people of all ages and abilities from bullying, abuse, and other violence and to prepare them to develop better relationships.  The following article is from The Kidpower Book for Caring Adults. People listen to you better and bother you less when you communicate with an assertive [...]

Your safety and well-being are more important than anyone’s embarrassment, inconvenience or offense! Boundary Principles We each belong to ourselves — I belong to myself – my body, my time, my feelings, my personal space, my thoughts, my spirit, all of me. And other people belong to themselves. Some things are not a choice. As adults, we [...]