Active Listening: Wait...what?

We all know how to listen, or at least...we think we do. Listening is more than just hearing. It's more than just looking at someone. It's made up of several elements and takes a lot of work and energy. Do you have what it takes to be an active listener? Test it out by *actively listening* to the latest episode of Comm Therapy! (Like what I did there? Cleaver...I know.)

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Denotation & Connotation: You're so HOT!

Words mean what we want them to mean. When you call someone "hot" are you really referring to the literal definition of the word hot? Do you really mean that s/he is running a fever, that his or her skin is hot to the touch? Probably not...you probably mean s/he is attractive, sexy, and good-looking. What about swear words? Do we give those words their meaning? Are they "bad" because we make them bad...or are they just naturally bad? Listen, and tell us what YOU think!

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Passive-Aggressive Behavior: Just sayin' ;)

We all deal with conflict in our own way. Passive-aggressiveness is one behavior that often creeps up in a moment of conflict. Let's examine some of the signs or possibilities of passive-aggressive behavior, shall we? Is it how we should handle conflict...or should we steer clear of it? You tell me.


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Sexist Lingo: Oh MAN!

Do you say, "The mailman is here!" or do you say, "The mail carrier is here!"? Which is more acceptable? Do you notice yourself saying "man" alot? Fireman, policeman, mailman? Is that okay? Find out what Crystal and J.R. think about this sexist, or not-so-sexist, lingo!

Also, J.R. tells us about his scary biking accident....


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Media: Batman is the master communicator

Movies. Music. Television. What role does the good old fashion media play in the way we communicate? Does a movie affect us the same way a conversation with a good friend can? How does the media communicate with us? What does it communicate about our society? Listen up and let us know what you think!

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And just for J.R.'s sake...here's a little clip of The Dark Knite Rises. What does it communicate to you? :)

Twitter: What is it good for? Absolutely everything.

What's the point of Twitter? Do you use it? Do you understand it? Do you find it useful or a huge waste of time? Join Crystal and J.R. as they argue over the advantages and disadvantages of Twitter. Who do you agree with? Let us know on which side of the Twitter coin you fall!

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If you listen and are interested in the Twitter/Library of Congress thing, check out this article.

Gender Comm: The "truth" about boys and girls

Ah yes, gender affects communication. Let's chat about it, shall we? Do you fit into the stereotypes Crystal and J.R. discussed? Listen and find out!

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Links to things we discusssed in this episode:

He's Just Not That Into You Harvard Sailing Team-Boys Will Be Girls

Oscalics: Who you lookin' at??

Friends! We're talking about eyes, because eyes talk. We communicate with our eyes...ALL of the time. So take a listen, and discover how you might communicate with your eyes!

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Should kids under age 13 be able to have a facebook account?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57446985/facebook-testing-ways-to-allow-kids-under-13-on-social-network/

Check out this article...what do you think? Little kids on facebook? Is it safer to have a kids version of facebook way mroe dangerous than it already is?

The many faces of Facebook

Facebook has taken over the world. Do you like it? Do you hate it? Why do you use it? Join Crystal and J.R. as they debate about the advantages and disadvantages of this powerful communication tool.

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This week we'll be posting links to articles and youtube videos about Facebook, so keep tabs on the blog. We want to hear your thoughts about facebook? Is it angelic...or of the devil? :) Let us know. Speak up...we want to hear from YOU!

Texting changes the way kids communicate - journalreview.com: News

The following article discusses how kids are using texting a main form of communication. Take a look!

Texting changes the way kids communicate - journalreview.com: News: They’re texting. They’re instant-messaging. They’re texting
while instant-messaging. As any parent who’s found themselves
driving a car full o…

Text Messaging: LOL ;)

Finally! We took another unintended hiatus. Sorry! But we're here again, with another great topic. We know you can relate.

We all use text messaging. It's taken over the world! So, join us in this fun conversation about the benefits and downfalls of texting. Ready. Set. Go!

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We really do want to hear from YOU. So, please say hi! Give us suggestions for topics. Ask us questions. Communicate with us any way you want! Can't wait to hear from you!

Artifactics:You're looking like a hot mess!

We're back! Things have been crazy for JR and me as of late, but we are back and ready to dive into another great communication topic.

Friends. What we wear sends out a message. Like it or not, it's the truth. Let's talk about, shall we? Have a seat, put your feet up...let's dive into this artifactics therapy session!

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Tone of Voice!

Friends, listeners...fellow communicators, let's reflect on our tone, shall we? Do we like to be funny, sarcastic, serious, understanding, loving, kind, thought provoking...all of the above? The tone of our voice can either enhance and support our intended meaning, or it can take away and hinder our intended meaning behind the words we speak. Let's explore this fascinating topic together in episode 2 of Comm Therapy; Paralanguage: Don't take that tone with me!

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