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Dr. Ron's Observations: How NOT to communicate.
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Wednesday, August 8, 2012. How NOT to communicate. There is a famous quote by Paul Watzlawick. A "communication theoretician" and influential figure in psychotherapy and family therapy: "You cannot not communicate." Even not communicating is itself a message. His influence along with writers on assertiveness. Such as Manuel Smith. If I'm communicating to someone, it's my. Here's a great example of terrible communication that I ran...
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Dr. Ron's Observations: Verbal Self Defense
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Wednesday, August 8, 2012. If you REALLY loved me.". An excellent book on communication is The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense. Below is an excerpt that contains the nugget of the wisdom in her books:. Only a Wimp Would Let That One Go By! Over and over, I hear this kind of objection: "I understand what you're saying. But I just could not let that person get away with it! From The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense. Respond direc...
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Dr. Ron's Observations: July 2007
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Thursday, July 5, 2007. This is the beginning of my blog. More to come later. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I am a Counseling and Consulting Psychologist providing insights, strategies and solutions for individuals, families and organizations. This blog is a collection of interesting articles, findings, insights and more. View my complete profile. There was an error in this gadget. Links to my Websites.
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Dr. Ron's Observations: February 2013
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Friday, February 15, 2013. Here's a fascinating book I recommend. Nurture Shock. By Po Bronson and Ashley Merryman. Here's a sample of topics:. New Evidence on Whether 5-Year-Olds Should Redshirt Kindergarten. Spoiler alert - the answer is No). The Neuroscience of Children’s Passions. Or why Dumb Toys Make Kids Smarter). What Do Preschools Have in Common with Bridges and Airports? Links to this post. Sunday, February 10, 2013.
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Dr. Ron's Observations: The Placebo Phenomenon
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Sunday, February 10, 2013. Sometimes even when people know they are receiving a placebo, they get better. Excerpts from a fascinating article about the research of Ted Kaptchuk. Neuroscience research studies are showing that actual changes in brain chemicals similar to medication effects, take place from placebo treatments. The study’s results shocked the investigators themselves: even patients who knew they were taking plac...
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Dr. Ron's Observations: July 2012
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Thursday, July 19, 2012. Theres a Hole in the Sidewalk. How Change often happens. There's a Hole in My Sidewalk. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in.I am lost . I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it.I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. I see it is there.
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Dr. Ron's Observations: Remembering changes Memories
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Saturday, August 4, 2012. The "Observer Effect" of Memory. Stripping away negative emotions from traumatic memories. The act of remembering changes the memory itself. Fascinating neuroscience is unfolding. Applying neuroscience research to treat PTSD is underway. A recent article from Wired Magazine. Provides an accessible summary. (See more below.). Http:/ www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/ff forgettingpill/all/. Links to my Websites.
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Dr. Ron's Observations: August 2012
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Wednesday, August 8, 2012. If you REALLY loved me.". An excellent book on communication is The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense. Below is an excerpt that contains the nugget of the wisdom in her books:. Only a Wimp Would Let That One Go By! Over and over, I hear this kind of objection: "I understand what you're saying. But I just could not let that person get away with it! From The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense. Respond direc...
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Dr. Ron's Observations: There's a Hole in the Sidewalk
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Psychology Science Art Organizations Behavior and Other Interesting Stuff. Thursday, July 19, 2012. Theres a Hole in the Sidewalk. How Change often happens. There's a Hole in My Sidewalk. I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in.I am lost . I am helpless. It isn't my fault. It takes forever to find a way out. I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it.I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. I see it is there.
