Relationships – Page 2 – Tips from the Queen of Rejection®

Coaching Joe Biden on Saying “I’m Sorry” – The Art of Apologizing 101

Apr 30, 2019

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Folks struggle to apologize in a way that the other person craves to hear it. #JoeBiden has been trying to figure all of this out. Learn how to turn a non-apology into taking responsibility for words, actions (or non-actions) that have been hurtful. http://bit.ly/2DGrci5

A Wise Way to Handle Hurtful, Gnarly People

Jan 30, 2018

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Ram Dass has a brilliant idea for dealing with the limitations of others – envision them as trees growing to survive the elements. Do the gnarly people in your life have to protect themselves as well?

The Gruesome Twosome

Sep 29, 2016

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The gruesome twosome debate – Interruptions, facial expressions, disrespect and the moderator losing control was like a couples therapy session swirling out of control.

The Holiday Recovery Editon

Dec 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

In this Holiday Recovery Edition, Dr. Elayne Savage offers creative tips for surviving the after-the-holidays-letdown from disappointment of gift-giving and family get-togethers.

Thanksgiving Tips – Handling Your Asinine Uncle (and Other Turkeys)

Nov 21, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Thanksgiving get-togethers can be combative when relatives argue polarized points of view based on how politicians and presidential candidates are responding to terrorist attacks.

The Heavy Burden of Keeping Secrets

Mar 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Lying leads to the burden of secrets which are toxic to both personal and workplace relationships. Secret-keeping is often learned in our families and woven into the fabric of our lives.

Blind Spots – Those Unacceptable Parts of Ourselves

Jan 31, 2015

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Elayne Savage, PhD

We all have a blind spot or two, submerged parts of ourselves that we don’t see but others do. Discover how not to let this be a problem in your personal and workplace relationships.

Those After-Holiday-Let-downs

Dec 29, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

When the blahs creep in after the holidays, you can best deal with them by understanding your adrenalin highs and disappointment lows.

The Drama Triangle: Eye-Opening View of Relationship Interactions!

Jul 28, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

The Drama Triangle is an eye-opening way of looking at problematic relationships – both in the workplace and at home. Awareness of the Victim, Persecutor and Rescuer roles helps stop hurt feelings, misunderstandings, anger, resentment and taking things personally.

7 Tips for Designing Your Valentine’s Day

Feb 10, 2014

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Elayne Savage, PhD

Here comes Valentine’s Day – when too often the value of the relationship is tied up in a gift. Being clear and direct about what you yearn for avoids misunderstandings and hurt feelings. Tips for designing your Valentine’s Day whether you’re in a relationship or unattached.

Category: Relationships