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Here you will find science-based articles, resources, and worksheets to help others improve their communication skills and better interact with others.

Communication Skills

How to Improve Communication Skills: 14 Best Worksheets

In his acclaimed book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, Dale Carnegie (2019, p. 32) hints at a key strategy involved in effective communication [...]

Nonverbal communication

Nonverbal Communication Skills: 19 Theories & Findings

In 1956, sociologist Erving Goffman wrote The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. In it, he introduces the concept of dramaturgy, which compares everyday social [...]

Assertive Communication

10 Best Assertive Communication Worksheets and Techniques

An assertive person makes a point clearly and calmly, with confidence. They accept that they may have more to learn and, therefore, fear neither challenge [...]

Non violent communcation

Your Complete Nonviolent Communication Guide

Is the way that we communicate violent? If we define violence as causing harm to ourselves and others, then much of the way we communicate [...]

Assertive Communication

What Is Assertive Communication? 10 Real-Life Examples

For many, speaking up for oneself is easier said than done. And while it may be uncomfortable, assertiveness is a communication style linked to a [...]

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What Is Gaslighting? 12+ Techniques to Stop Emotional Abuse

Gaslighting is emotional manipulation that leaves its victims confused and despondent as they question their sanity. This article will shed light on the gaslighting phenomenon, [...]

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14+ Communication Activities & Games for Students

Our world is in a communication crisis. Kids spend astounding amounts of time on their electronic devices and with this shift, they are losing their [...]

communication exercises for work

15 Communication Exercises and Games for the Workplace

We live in an information-driven society, where communication determines how fast we learn. Cooperation and collaboration underpin how we work together, and done brilliantly, can [...]

active listening

Active Listening: The Art of Empathetic Conversation

Active listening is at the heart of client-centered counseling and, once mastered, offers a powerful tool, valuable in our professional work, relationships, and personal lives [...]