Comments for ESTEEM Communications

Comment on One moment, one technique, one life by Brieanna Whitfield

Brieanna Whitfield — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:11:56 +0000

This is exactly why I want to work with you… We all need to learn self defense as a required education… not an after thought course… I’m with you

Comment on One moment, one technique, one life by Ellen Livingston

Ellen Livingston — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:10:06 +0000

I really liked your blog. Is there anyway we could make it known to the UU congregations.
How about talking about it at TGIF tonight?
Ellen

Comment on The Bystander Effect in Richmond by Minodora Moldoveanu

Minodora Moldoveanu — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:45:23 +0000

Margarita Vargas, the “good Samaritan” in the Richmond case stated “I understand” why the people watching the rape did not call the police. And she is right. It makes sense that people do not do anything to prevent or stop a rape from taking place when you live in a rape supportive culture in which women are often objectified on so many posters, so many music videos, so many movies, and in so many people’s conversations. It does not surprise me at all that people just stayed and watched. It was all too common of a picture to them. What surprises me is that WE ARE STILL SHOCKED at the bystander effect when we all sit back and allow all the other forms of objectification of women that contribute to this rape conducive culture in the first place.

Comment on The Bystander Effect in Richmond by Julie Mozena

Julie Mozena — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:08:38 +0000

I’m glad you brought up the bystander effect (though the Richmond incident devolved into something else). Malcolm Gladstone said some very interesting things on that effect – i think it was in the Tipping Point. Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Lauren!

Comment on The Bystander Effect in Richmond by Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:22:50 +0000

Hi Lauren,

Congratulations on your fabulous new website and blog! Thanks so much for posting on the horrific Richmond case. I look forward to reading more of your well-written, well-researched posts!

Comment on Nonverbal Communication by Mary Bleier

Mary Bleier — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:06:48 +0000

Thank you for the reminder to reflect not only on the nonverbal cues I am picking up from others but also on those that I am sending out. I believe it is so important to cultivate awareness and work to become more congruent in what we say and what we do so as not to send out mixed messages.

Comment on Nonverbal Communication by Laura Mulroy

Laura Mulroy — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:35:53 +0000

My first thought was –yes, teenagers all need to understand more about this! I’ve tried to explain to my daughters about how much they convey with tone of voice and other vocal cues–but now I can tell them it’s almost 40% of the message–I had no idea. Of course, adults need to understand and remember to monitor nonverbal communication, too–and after reading this article I”m going to keep reminding myself!

Comment on Nonverbal Communication by Jennifer Acosta

Jennifer Acosta — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:28:52 +0000

Wow! I can relate to this. I prefer speaking to others on the phone so that we can at least attempt to clarify the misunderstandings. It is hard enough to send a message through text and then have the recipient completely jump into a different subject because they did not understand my message. Great article! Wish more people knew about this! :)

Comment on Nonverbal Communication by Joe Tonan

Joe Tonan — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:12:37 +0000

As an elementary school teacher for over twenty years, I have come to realize that I teach more by my tone and the attitude I show through my nonverbal actions than by any words that I could say. Helping students to truly communicate must be a priority for all of us.