Posts Tagged ‘Defensive Barriers’
The Heartless Mind: The Power of Positive Interruption
Posted on Jan 30 2015 under Challenging Conversations, Previous Programs | Tags: Advanced Practitioner-Workplace Mediator, Association for Conflict Resolution, Certified Advanced Conflict Coach and Coach-mentor, Closed Communication, Conflict Connections Inc, Conflict Management Coaching, conflict resolution, Contemplative Psycholocy, Cooperative problem-solving, Defensive Barriers, Disconnect, Humanity, Innovative Approach to Communication, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Mindful Practice, Open Communication, Pattie Porter, Professional Speaker, Senior Trainer, Susan Gillis Chapman, Texas Association of Mediators, Texas Mediator Credentialing Association, The Five Keys to Mindful Communication, The Mindful Communication Workbook, The Texas Conflict Coach
What is the difference between communication when it’s open and when it’s closed? When our defensive barriers go up, we disconnect not only from other people, but also from our own humanity. In this program, we’ll explore an innovative approach to communication and conflict resolution training that comes from the tradition of contemplative psychology and mindfulness practice, using simple methods that have profound results.
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