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