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Aspie Shutdown and Withdrawal: Dealing with Sudden Emotional Withdrawal in Relationships

2020

Aspie shutdown and withdrawal is a big part of how autism affects relationships. See more...

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See How this Single Question Saved a Marriage

This story is about a situation where Todd, a husband, almost left his wife and kids, and the wife found a way to ask one non-defensive question that led to a conversation that saved the marriage.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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Parents Argue Over Popular Daughter Who Is Rude at Home

This story is about a mom and a step-dad who had argued a lot over a teenage daughter who was rude and home and unwilling to do her part. The step-dad shifted to using a non-defensive statement and got very different results.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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Autism: A Quick Trip To My Home Planet | Monique Botha | TEDxSurreyUniversity

In her heart-warming talk, Monique will speak about the alienation and isolation experienced by individuals with autism and the stereotypes that plague the diagnosis. Having autism herself, she wants to raise awareness of the challenges faced by individuals who are on the autism spectrum.

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2016
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Studying Abroad: Culture Shock

Five students from five different continents tell us how they adapted to a brand new culture when they first came to study abroad.

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2016
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How Would You Feel if You Could Easily Set Limits & Be More Respected?

So often when we set limits it is with an agenda. We want a certain result and are upset if we don't get it. Here I talk about how to set limits that really work, but it requires not trying to control "which choice" the other child or adult makes.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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Harassment in the Workplace

This story is about a young woman who was being sexually harassed by her supervisor and was able to ask a question that prompted the supervisor to completely shift his behavior.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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04:33

Why Can’t We Think Straight When We Get Defensive?

Defensiveness lives in our bodies; It’s not just a matter of controlling ourselves; the minute we feel any kind of threat it takes over. So how to we get rid of it?

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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How Can Simple Curious Questions Have Such Disarming Power?

We are used to asking questions in ways that convey judgment and/or are interrogating or entrapping. Much of the body language and tone we use is unconscious. To be real, a question needs to be based on pure curiosity, but it's easier said than done.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2013
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Ego and Defensiveness in Communication: Sharon Strand Ellison

Sharon Strand Ellison, the author of Taking the War Out of Our Words, is a pioneer in the field of eliminating defensiveness. An international communication consultant and award-winning speaker, Sharon is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Powerful Non-Defensive Communication.

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Sharon Strand Ellison
2017
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Anger Is Your Ally: A Mindful Approach to Anger | Juna Mustad | TEDxWabashCollege

How do we create a healthier relationship with anger? Most of us either stuff our anger or we suddenly find ourselves erupting in rage.

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2019
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