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