Tag Archives: passive aggressive

Assertive Communication Formula

Posted on September 14, 2013 by recovgirl

The assertive communication formula is one of the first and most pivotal lessons I learned in the life skills group.  I’ve talked about assertive communication before, but I’ve learned recently that it can be used in many more useful and … Continue reading →

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The Codependency Chronicles

Posted on July 17, 2013 by recovgirl

Last week in group, we learned about the Karpman Drama Triangle. There is some fascinating background on the origin and uses of the triangle, but for the purposes of this blog post (because it might go on forever and never … Continue reading →

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Assertive communication and the desired outcome

Posted on July 6, 2013 by recovgirl

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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