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How can we manage social media use so that it is positive? How can we tell when social media use is affecting us and our relationships in a negative way? In the conclusion to this three-part series, Jules’ final blog post provides practical advice from experts on managing our social media habits and choices. Her thoughtful insights give Nela and Marcus inspiration to make some positive changes online and in the real world.
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Social media is often criticized for having a negative impact on self-esteem. But it doesn’t have to be that way. This episode looks more closely at how Jules, Nela, and Marcus are affected by social media content and popular platforms. The differences between their social media self and their real-world self are highlighted, encouraging viewers to think critically about their online interactions and experiences.
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The New York Times best-selling author of Unfu*k Yourself turns his attention to love, in this edgy guide that teaches how to deal with the uncertainty, drama, and chaos of what it is to love another human being, and how to have a truly fulfilling relationship.
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You had me at ~wave~
More and more parents are learning and using baby sign language to communicatewith their little ones. This guide introduces parents to the 150 most common signs babies can understand and use, including 50 new illustrations. Included are steps to teach the signs, an expanded section on verbal development, and much more.
- Signing boosts baby's language skills, literacy, and brainpower
- A popular topic in the parenting
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This episode introduces us to characters Jules, Nela, and Marcus, who use and respond to social media in different ways. Jules blogs about positive self-esteem and body image. Her regular contributors are youth mental health experts, connecting the storyline with real-world advice. Notions of self-esteem and ideas about what positive and negative self-esteem may look like are explored through the experiences of the main characters.
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Set in the cutthroat, male-dominated world of high school debate, Girl Talk tells the compelling story of five girls on the diverse, top-ranked Massachusetts team at Newton South. Often talked over, underrepresented and judged differently than their male counterparts, each girl learns to navigate gender biases, reminding us that equal rights and freedom of expression are worth fighting for.
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Shows how we can better navigate difficult conversations and find easier ways to communicate through the art of civil discourse.
"In I'm Just Saying, author Milan Kordestani shows us that although challenging conversations can be unpleasant, they can also help us grow. Sometimes, people inspire us to change how we speak, making us better communicators in the process as we search to find common ground with those with whom we disagree. Kordestani uses...
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This program considers the Latin American market, exploring the important approaches and skills necessary to establish business relationships in our neighboring region to the south - while also examining variations in approach and culture within the Latin American world. The presenter is Rodger Randle, professor of human relations at the University of Oklahoma and director of the Center for Studies in Democracy and Culture.
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Organizations that deal with long-term social, commercial, or organizational policy planning face complex and shifting problems that cannot be successfully treated with traditional linear, analytical approaches. These issues, called "wicked problems" or "social messes" in the early 1970s for their nonobjectively assessable nature, causes, boundaries, and solutions, are at the core of Robert Horn's interdisciplinary studies in visual language. This...
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This video will help you learn the difference between aggressive, non-assertive and assertive behavior; discover effective ways to handle angry customers, an unreasonable boss, and pushy salespeople; and minimize stress, get results, and feel good about yourself. It also teaches viewers how to communicate effectively and openly in a range of situations and environments and learn the essence of being assertive by standing up for your rights. In this...
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It is well established that gender is a significant factor in the perception and communication that influence interpersonal relationships - and that conflict is inevitable in human interactions. This program reviews how conflict-management styles differ for women and men in professional settings. It also offers suggestions for positive responses given those gender differences. Understanding these differences and incorporating the suggested responses...
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This program focuses on the communication problems that prevent us from understanding the opposite gender. In addition to dynamic presentations of research, the video features interviews with gender communication authors Aaron Kipnis and Elizabeth Heron, as well as college students sharing their frustrations. Highly recommended for introductory courses in communication and gender studies.
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In a health care setting, intricate ethical, moral, and professional obligations make the workplace particularly prone to conflict. Focusing specifically on aged care, this program examines the typical conflicts that can occur at work and the most productive ways to handle them. First, conflict is defined, and situations in which it is more likely to arise as well as indicators of forthcoming disagreements are outlined. Next, the five general styles...