“Successful adult relationships, whether between lovers or friends, require a significant degree of vulnerability, trust, and openness” “If you really loved me…” “After all I’ve done for you…” “How can you be so selfish…” Do any of the above sound familiar? They’re all examples of emotional blackmail, a powerful form of manipulation in which people […]
Archives for October 2014
How to Talk to Anyone
– Leil Lowndes
October 25, 2014 By
“When you act as though you like someone, you start to really like them.” What is that magic quality that makes some people instantly loved and respected? Everyone wants to be their friend (or, if single, their lover!). In business, they rise swiftly to the top of the corporate ladder. What is their “Midas touch? […]
The Empowerment Dynamic (TED)
– David Emerald
October 1, 2014 By
The Power of TED* provides a uniquely hopeful way of responding to challenging times. This fable explores the shift from a Victim Orientation focused on the drama triangle roles of Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer to a Creator Orientation and its antidote roles of Creator, Challenger and Coach. How to make this shift happen elicits hope […]
