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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Moving Impact On Posting Schedule</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/08/04/moving-impact-on-posting-schedule/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2008 15:14:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am in the middle of a physical move.
Regular posting should resume around August 15.
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		<title>Ted Demopoulos 10 Tips for Building Visitor Traffic</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/24/ted-demopoulos-10-tips-for-building-visitor-traffic/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:48:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My field is behaviors and temperament. If I write in that area you can pretty much trust that I know what I&#8217;m talking about. When I want to know something about Internet publishing I read the work of those who know what their talking about. Ted Demopoulos know what he&#8217;s talking about and he has put [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Introduction to Confrontational Conversations</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/24/introduction-to-confrontational-conversations/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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When you are in a confrontational conversation be sure to remember the five golden rules.

Iron clad statements and absolutes are not good ideas

&#8220;I know&#8220;
Always
Never
Won&#8217;t


Conditional statements are more effective

In my judgement
I think
In my opinion
It is my belief
The rule/policy indicates


Avoid the use of slang. Slang indicates a loss of control.
Use clear, simple, reasonable directives.

Stop
You
Here
There

Emphasize the directive with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Confrontational Body Language</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/23/confrontational-body-language/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:58:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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As with confrontation itself, confrontational body language has be positive or negative as well.
Here are the characteristics of positive confrontational body language

Head level
Eye contact
Hands down
Palms open
Feet shoulder width apart
Head cocked
Folded arms with chin touch
Leaning in
Head nod
Hand dusting at the end

Here are the aspects of negative confrontational body language.

Looking down
Looking away
Pacing
Tounch mouth, nose, throat
Clenched fists
Tightly crossed [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Aspects of Confrontational Behavior</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/22/aspects-of-confrontational-behavior/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:03:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;ve been working for many years in the field of behavior disorders and emotional disturbances. The aspect that most captures the attention of most people is confrontational behavior. The odd thing is, I see so much of it that I don&#8217;t notice it that much. That is bad. When you lose too much sensitivity to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Identifying the Type of Aggression</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/21/identifying-the-type-of-aggression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 11:01:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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We tend to think of aggression as a very general concept. But, many psychologists and researchers (see Moyer, 1968) believe that aggression can be categorized, and thus addressed, by purpose.
In fact, there are 7 basic aggressive behavior subgroups.

The attack on prey by a predator known as predatory aggression. Rarely is this phenomena seen among humans.
A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Hope is There in Times of Adversity?</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/17/what-hope-is-there-in-times-of-adversity/</link>
		<comments>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/17/what-hope-is-there-in-times-of-adversity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:57:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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It is extremely important that web based publications that are to be taken seriously maintain the delicate balance between providing useful information to those who visit and sharing personal information without becoming &#8220;preachy&#8221; or &#8220;whiny.&#8221; My personal tendency is to stray a bit too far into the rational detachment area. However, sometimes I experience (as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Controling Your Destiny</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/16/controling-your-destiny/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Jack Welch is a business man with a speech impediment. Depending upon your source he is either the salvation of GE or a major cause of many of its shortfalls. But, regardless of who you listen to you will find one concept about the man consistently stated. Jack Welch is about the bottom line.
How is it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Dr. Phil Channels Stephen R. Covey?</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/15/dr-phil-channels-stephen-r-covey/</link>
		<comments>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/15/dr-phil-channels-stephen-r-covey/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:35:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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If you have read much of my work you will know I am not a huge Dr. Phil fan. It&#8217;s not that I hate the guy or anything. I just don&#8217;t feel his &#8220;get over it!&#8221; philosophy of counseling is the best choice for every situation.
But, I have to admit when it comes to putting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Behavior Consulting and Counseling</title>
		<link>http://elementaltruths.com/2008/07/15/behavior-consulting-and-counseling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:34:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Reg</dc:creator>
		
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What is the difference between Behavior Consulting and Counseling? It is kind of like looking at the difference between secular and faith based counseling. In fact, there was no differentiation between secular and faith based counseling and behavioral coaching until the 1800&#8217;s. Up until that point all three fell into the pervue of the church. [...]]]></description>
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