How we communicate improves or worsens strained relationships. I have heard statements like those below in couples' counseling, farm family meetings, business discussions and myriad other situations.

Readers: I have had many of you chatting with me lately about “respect” — how some feel there is a lack of respect in today’s world — how being respectful shows you have proper manners, how our daily ...

Navigating relationships with your adult children can be a delicate dance. As they carve out their own lives, maintaining a foundation of respect with them is crucial. More often than not, this ...

Written in collaboration with Jacqueline Silverstone. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, loved ones were reaching out to one another for support. Communication among family members helped ...

A UA assistant professor of communication has compiled the first scholarly works on positive communication in her field. Margaret Pitts, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication, ...

What teacher does not want a more respectful classroom? Days are packed full with new content to teach, tests to give and grade, and unexpected demands on teachers’ time and attention. Students’ ...

Lisa and Max tell me that they’re divorcing because they "can’t communicate." It is one of the most common reasons for divorce that I hear from my clients. Couples who go to therapy will often say, ...