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Assertiveness is a loving communication
It has been almost two years since I first told you about the assertive communication formula. I sincerely believe that it is an incredibly powerful tool, but I haven’t used it as much in the last two years as I … Continue reading
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Tagged assertiveness, assertiveness formula, authenticity, Brené Brown, Brené Brown quotes, connection, courage, healing, quotes, recovery, shame, vulnerability
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Assertive communication and the desired outcome
Last week, in group, we learned about assertiveness (the positive space between passive and aggressive) and the cost of communicating without it. It didn’t look exactly like this, but the general gist is the same: It was an excellent learning … Continue reading
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Tagged aggressive, assertive communication, assertiveness, change, Friendship, healing, learning, passive, passive aggressive, recovery, self care, self respect
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Be the change
I vaguely remember a discussion in what must have been an English Literature or Comp class, about physically abused kids and their options growing up. Most of us assumed that when abused children grow up, they become the opposite of … Continue reading
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Tagged depression, Eating disorder, healing, self acceptance, self esteem
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