Melinda Blau

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Ways to understand and master the most critical skills of life...

Reconnecting to Share Exciting News About the Trauma of My Last 5 Months

January 21, 2025 by Melinda Blau Leave a Comment

I want to think that you notice when I’ve been away for a while. In the past, it was because I was posting on Medium or because I was busy working on my  book.  Now it is because I have not been posting anywhere or writing anything. Some of you know I was bitten by […]

Adult Children Tied to the Past

August 8, 2014 by Melinda Blau

Adult Children Tied to the Past From American Health “If you believe some experts, 90% of us are suffering from the ravages of childhood.” Read more…

How to Share in Dialogue Despite Differences

May 2, 2011 by Melinda Blau

How to Share in Dialogue Despite Differences From Shareable, Part 3 of the Collaborative Conversation series. “…focus on creating a relationship with the other person, rather than trying to convince them.” Read more…

Why Can’t Everybody Just Get Along…and Share?

April 25, 2011 by Melinda Blau

Why Can’t Everybody Just Get Along…and Share? From Shareable, Part 2 of the Collaborative Conversation series. “In human societies,” the Dalai Lama reminds us, “there will always be differences of views and interests.” Read more…

Why the Art of Conversation is Key to Sharing

April 18, 2011 by Melinda Blau

Why the Art of Conversation is Key to Sharing From Shareable,Part I of the Collaborative Conversation series. “Conversation is the engine that drives relationships.” Read more…

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ABOUT ME
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