Dictionary
Plain-language definitions of the terms used throughout the Conversation Library.
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Blame Shifting
Learn what blame shifting is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden fears and needs that may sit beneath it.
Conflict Avoidance
Learn what conflict avoidance is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden fears and needs that may sit beneath it.
Mind Reading
Learn what mind reading is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden fears and needs that may sit beneath it.
Passive Aggression
Learn what passive aggression is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden fears and needs that may sit beneath it.
Criticism
Learn what criticism is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden needs and fears that may sit beneath it.
Defensiveness
Learn what defensiveness is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden needs and fears that may sit beneath it.
Emotional Invalidation
Learn what emotional invalidation is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden needs and fears that may sit beneath it.
Stonewalling
Learn what stonewalling is, why it happens, how it affects communication, and the hidden needs and fears that may sit beneath it.
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