Commnication

Interpersonal Communication

Exchanging information, feelings, and meanings between two or more people, expressing both verbal and nonverbal.

Verbal Communication

Spoken words to convey thoughts, ideas, and emotions.

Nonverbal Communication

Conveying messages through body language and facial expressions.

Vocal Communication

Speaking one’s ideas or thoughts out loud to another person.

Toxic Relationship

A relationship where one partner is unsupportive, controlling, manipulative, or abusive, making communication difficult.

Nourishing Relationship

A relationship where one partner anticipates and fulfills the wants and needs of the other.

Emotional Abuse

A form of toxic interaction where one partner causes emotional harm to the other.

Manipulation

A toxic behavior where one partner influences the other for their own benefit.

Gaslighting

A toxic tactic aimed at making a person doubt their perceptions or feelings.

Neglect

A form of emotional abandonment in toxic relationships.

Trust in Nourishing Relationships

An essential element that underpins the foundation of healthy interactions.

Immediate Feedback

A benefit of face-to-face communication allowing for prompt reactions and responses.

Body Language

Nonverbal cues that enhance understanding and build connections.

Proxemics

The use and perception of physical space in various social contexts.

Competing in Conflict Resolution

High assertiveness and low cooperativeness, pursuing one’s own concerns at the expense of others.

Collaborating in Conflict Resolution

High assertiveness and high cooperativeness, working together to find a mutually beneficial solution.

Avoiding in Conflict Resolution

Low assertiveness and low cooperativeness, withdrawing from conflict and postponing resolution.

Accommodating in Conflict Resolution

Low assertiveness and high cooperativeness, prioritizing others' needs over one’s own.

Compromising in Conflict Resolution

Intermediate assertiveness and cooperativeness, negotiating to find a middle ground that satisfies both parties.