Counselor Carl explains the four communication styles and shows how assertiveness is the key to avoiding dysfunctional dynamics. Which one are you?
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Say what you mean, mean what you say, but don’t say it mean.
About Thomas
Thomas G. Fiffer is a graduate of Yale University and holds an M.A. in creative writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a professional writer, editor, publisher, speaker, and storyteller. You can find out more about his publications and services at Thomas G. Fiffer and connect with him on Facebook and Twitter. His books, Why It Can't Work: Detaching From Dysfunctional Relationships to Make Room for True Love, What Is Love? A Guide for the Perplexed to Matters of the Heart, and The Alphabet of Love: A Primer for the Language of the Heart are available on Amazon. Recently, Tom and his writing partner, Julia Bobkoff, founded Christmas Lake Creative, an inspired community of writers, where they offer workshops and coaching, and Christmas Lake Press, an independent publishing company. Tom lives in Connecticut and is working on a memoir and his first novel. The latest release from Christmas Lake Press, Where the Light Is Brighter, features Tom as a co-author.
People need to be taught to be assertive plus they need backup support when dealing with bad/evil people and make the bad/evil people paid for their consequences.