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- Definition: Facial Expressions - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteA facial expression results from one or more motions or positions of the muscles of the face. These movements convey the emotional state of the individual to observers. Facial expressions are a form of nonverbal communication. They are a primary means of conveying social information among ...
Views: 16374 - Definition: Paralanguage - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteParalanguage refers to the non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion. Paralanguage may be expressed consciously or unconsciously, and it includes the pitch, volume, and, in some cases, intonation of speech. Sometimes the definition is restricted to ...
Views: 13371 - Definition: Body Signals - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteUnderstanding body signals Although they are generally not aware of it, many people send and receive non-verbal signals all the time. These signals may indicate what they are truly feeling. The technique of 'reading' people is used frequently. For example, the idea of mirroring body language ...
Views: 2614 - Definition: Nonverbal Communication - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2008 from Stephanie OuelletteNonverbal communication (NVC) is usually understood as the process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages. Such messages can be communicated through gesture; body language or posture; facial expression and eye contact; object communication such as clothing, hairstyles ...
Views: 22579(2 votes) - The Power Of Body Language - Using Body Language To Succeed In Life - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Michael LeeYou’ll definitely notice a whole new reaction from people if you unleash the power of body language. Everyone communicates nonverbally even without having to think about it. If you want to have a powerful edge in life, you need to convey the proper body language signs, with or without ...
Views: 1120 - Deception Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from Ken OsbornSneaky deceivers are out to take you for a ride – Can you learn to spot their lies? By Ken Osborn How many times have you or your business suffered because of trusting the wrong person? If you’re like most people, you’ve been lied to thousands of times. Deception hurts in many ways. A ...
Views: 2690 - Interviewing -What's Body Language Got To Do With It? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersHumans are capable of communicating over four channels - voice quality, voice content, micro signals and body language. Each of the four broadcasts cognitive and emotional information in varying strengths and forms. Because communication skills, talents and habits for each person vary, the ...
Views: 2079 - The Truth About Body Language & Deception: Notes On Interrogation - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2008 from Stan WaltersI'm am very grateful to all the subscribers of "The Interview Room." I get the best ideas for sections of the e-zine such as "Humor in the Room" and my monthly articles from questions asked by our subscribers as well as students in the classroom. One of your fellow subscribers passed along an ...
Views: 4679 - Body Language And Signs Of Attractions - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from Peta FletcherSometimes reading guys can be quite hard. Even in this day and age, men try to hide their feelings, so they wont appear "soft" in front of their friends. They worry that showing emotions will make them appear weak, so many men will do their best to mask their feelings. Luckily, the untrained ...
Views: 10081 - Is He Interested In Me? The Body Language Of The Eyes... - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2008 from Peta FletcherEye contact is a massive thing when it comes to being able to read the body language of an individual, whether male or female. The saying "the eyes are the window to the soul" is completely true, and, unless the man in question is good at using a blank expression to cover thoughts and feelings, ...
Views: 12872(1 vote) - The Abuser's Body Language - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sam VakninMany abusers have a specific body language. It comprises an unequivocal series of subtle – but discernible – warning signs. Pay attention to the way your date comports himself – and save yourself a lot of trouble! Abusers are an elusive breed, hard to spot, harder to pinpoint, impossible to ...
Views: 1261 - Your Handshake! - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Jade SoetaertThe Handshake! The Wikipedia encyclopedia defines a handshake as a short ritual in which two people grasp their right or left hands, often accompanied by a brief shake of the grasped hands. The handsake is commonly done upon meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations or completing an ...
Views: 875 - Body Language – Speaking Without Words - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2007 from Dalli SimmonsOne of the most influential modes of communication we utilize in our day to day interactions is our non-verbal, or body language. It is the mode of communication which ignites our “gut level” emotions and responses. Research has shown that acquiring an understanding of body language increases ...
Views: 4689 - When You Say Yes But You Really Mean No- Your Body Becomes Your Voice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondSam lived in hope that his best friend would hear him, support and encourage him instead of the constant judgments and criticisms that he heaped Sam’s way. Each time the hope was dashed, yet Sam couldn’t allow himself to think anything but positive things about his friend. He thought he just ...
Views: 1414 - Do you have Red Carpet Body Language? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2007 from Patti WoodRed carpet body language is a unique phenomenon. What do celebrities do in the face of the stress of all those people observing their entrances? Many of them give the same posture or pose every time they are on the red carpet. Each of their chosen poses creates with the repetitions of it being ...
Views: 4422 - ***Body Language and Parenting - by Being a parent is not an easy job at the best of times. While we all want to do the best for our children, we sometimes inadvertantly allow the pressures and frustrations of everyday life to show themselves when we talk with our children.
Children are incredibly perceptive to our moods and ...
Views: 4297 - Body Disposition versus Body Language - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2007 from Jerry BeckWhat's the difference between body disposition and body language? "Body Language" is what we observe in someone else. For instance, I might "assume" that you're angry or defensive when you sit across from me with your arms crossed. Or, I might "assume" that you're arrogant if you speak with ...
Views: 4213 - Body Language and Personality Disorders - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2007 from Sam VakninPatients with personality disorders have a body language specific to their disorder. It comprises an unequivocal series of subtle presenting signs. The patient's body language usually reflects the underlying mental health problem. For instance: people with Avoidant Personality Disorder and ...
Views: 1422 - Narratives and Neural Winds - by Narratives and Neural Winds
Ó 1996 by Sharon G. Mijares, Ph.D.
(Originally published in Somatics: Journal of the Mind/Body Arts and Sciences)
The inner being of a human being is a jungle.
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Views: 1271 - Centering: Purpose and Phrases - by From time to time, participants in a group may seem off-center or imbalanced. Too much chatter or arguing or confusion can create such a condition in an individual or the group as a whole. Circumstances that have no direct connection with the current group gathering can still greatly impact the ...
Views: 1616 - 3 Ways to Spot a a Liar by their Facial Expression - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2007 from Rich DouglasIs it possible to read facial expressions to tell when someone isn't being truthful? We find it much more difficult to control our facial expressions than our choice of words. In fact, researchers have proven conclusively that their are certain muscles in our face that are very difficult to ...
Views: 6884 - The Language of Movement - by I remember back in the seventies when the term ‘body language’ was coined. The experts claimed that communication was 7% verbal, 28% tone and 65% body language. I’m not saying these figures are exact - I’m not an expert - but they show what we are semiconsciously aware of, that we language with ...
Views: 2692 - Body Language & Burlesque Workshops - by How does someone set himself or herself up to be a teacher of sensuality? You certainly don't wake up one morning and say, "I think I will teach a sensuality class." As my dear friend and mentor, Gary Austin, says, "You don't decide to become a teacher. It is when someone asks you to teach them ...
Views: 2627 - Flirting: applied Body Language - by Flirting. What is it? Why do we do it? How do we do it? When do we do it? Who do we it with? Why should we do it? Why don’t we do it? Why is it good? Where is best to do it? Why are some people better at it?
All the above questions begin with Who, What, Why, When, Where and How. All open ended ...
Views: 5120(1 vote) - Sense and Sensitivity -- in an insensitive world - by All your life you thought something was wrong with you. You were uncomfortable around noise. No one understood your
need to be alone. You seem to know things without being told. The good news is that you are not dysfunctional. You are a
highly sensitive person (HSP). You are not the only ...
Views: 1478 - Gut Feelings - working with, not against them - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Ellen BessoThe Body-Mind Connection… Gut Feelings...working with, not against them The body-mind connection is far from new. Herbert Benson, founder of Harvard’s Body/Mind Medical Institute in 1988, defined the relaxation response as a bodily calm wherein blood pressure, heart rate, ...
Views: 982 - "How to Tell if He is Flirting with You" - by Submitted on May 01, 2007 from Rich DouglasUnless you are one of the very few fortunate individuals that are dialed in to others that are flirting with them, you are in the same boat as 90% of the rest of us that are for the most part, oblivious to it. Most of those that do exceedingly well however have made a conscious effort to ...
Views: 12816(2 votes) - Where's Your Head? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaWhere's Your Head? The class members all lowered their heads and began to walk around the room. "Depressed," stated one. "Near-sighted," announced another. "Not very healthy," averred a third. "Reminds me of my childhood," said Al. When we were seated, he continued, "When I was young, I ...
Views: 1221 - The Top Ten Tips for Using Non-Verbal Behavior to Improve Your Relationships - by Excellent communication skills are the key to success in your personal and professional life. Research shows that non-verbal communication is actually more important than verbal communication.
1. 'Dance' with the non-verbal signals being sent your way on a moment-to-moment basis. Stop and ask ...
Views: 9419 - I Can Read Your Emotions Just Like a Book - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanI can read your emotions, just like a book Strange title right? Well it's not a title; it’s what you would proudly say after learning how to read body language. Do you know that each emotional state that we experience has an associated gesture that accompanies it? Whether this state ...
Views: 2816 - What's Your Body Saying? - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2007 from Noelle NelsonYou're sitting in a meeting at work--things have been going well, the team adopted a number of your ideas, the boss nodded your way and said, "Good work!" But then, when it was time to put the team together to present the project to the client, guess who was left out of the mix? You! Again. You ...
Views: 1738 - What Are You Telling the World? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2007 from Kare AndersonThe secret is all in understanding a code. It is a most elaborate code that is written nowhere, known by none, and yet understood by all. That secret is how we tell each other, without words, what we really feel. How do other people perceive you, especially upon first meeting you ...
Views: 1591 - Cat Body Language - by Submitted on May 21, 2006 from Andrea BalchCats, like many other animals, communicate a variety of messages using body language. Examples include arching their backs as a signal of fear or aggression and slowly blinking to signal relaxation. As is the case with dogs, the tail is often used as a signaling mechanism. A twitch can indicate ...
Views: 1472 - Let Other People See Who You Really Are - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Royane RealDo you know anybody that you feel is particularly engaging and lively? Take a moment to picture that person in your mind. What is it about that person that you find most attractive? He or she may have a charming voice and a great laugh, but it is also very likely that you find their face very ...
Views: 2736 - Shake Hands and Know ! - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2004 from Anand GhuryeShake Hands and Know ! Our behaviour is a path to our inner self . How we behave in differentcircumstances gives indication of what we are , what we are thinking , whatour normal and transient nature is . Any of our expressions can be traced toour nature and can be a rich source of information ...
Views: 5067 - ADHD Analogies from Life - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2004 from Patrick HurleyADHD - Analogies From Life I have always enjoyed relating symptoms and limitations associated with ADHD to real life examples. I will write about my favorites in this newsletter. Some of them I made up (at least I think I did "you know us ADHD types"), and others I have read elsewhere, or ...
Views: 3526 - Body language during a job interview - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2004 from Frank van MarwijkBody language during a job interview Letter, interview and body language The rules as regards applying for jobs have been subject to enormous changes lately. In the past, people preferred a hand-written application letter. It is becoming more and more common these days to find a vacancy on the ...
Views: 53510(9 votes) - BAD BREATHING CONTRIBUTES TO ILLNESS - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2004 from Michael White© 2004 Michael Grant White • www.breathing.com All rights reserved Bad breathing is a major contributor to almost ALL illness, including heart attacks, strokes, pneumonia, cancer and many nervous system disorders, warns breathing development expert Michael Grant White. For example when ...
Views: 3384 - *** Top Ten Body Language Tips - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2003 from Robert PhippsYour ability to use your own body language to emphasize your chosen words is paramount in all human interactions...so here’s my Top Ten Tips on how to make the most of it! 1. Eye Contact Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of dealing with others, especially people we've just ...
Views: 50664(22 votes) - The Language of the Somatic Self - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2002 from Charlie BadenhopAt every moment in time your subconscious mind speaks to you through your body, in a language that is as refined, systematic, and complete as your verbal language. This "somatic" language that your body communicates in forms the basis of the non-cognitive wisdom known as sixth sense, intuition, ...
Views: 4193(1 vote) - The importance of body language - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Frank van MarwijkThe importance of body language People can not live without each other, we are social beings. As soon as we are in contact with others we are communicating. For this we can make use of spoken and written language. In these ways we make the content of a message clear to each other. However we ...
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