Discusses four inevitable components of interpersonal communication. These principles occur in real interpersonal interaction and are basic to communication.

Is empathic listening so obvious as to be moronic? Does it work? Here's a dissenting viewpoint of some of the more popular listening, communication, and interpersonal relationship theories.

"A big part of being an effective team member is being a good listener." Here you'll find a set of tips, based on the letters in the word, "ladder," that will enhance your interpersonal communication. Cursor down to get the information....

This site contains a wealth of information on Gardner's theory of multiple inteligences. It discusses what it consists of, the difference between it and the traditional definition of intelligence, how it has developed since its...

As Alma learns about families, friendships, and communities, she discovers that sometimes challenges and conflicts arise. In those moments, Alma stops and "thinks through" the situation. Then, she knows what to do! Support critical...

This communication tutorial focuses on online communication in which interpretation can lead to conflict.

A lesson plan developed for in-class screenings of the PBS documentary "Affluenza," but which could easily be adapted to support any activity on understanding personal consumption choices. Students will compare and contrast the affluence...

Empathy is a vital part of human communication. The article defines the term and shows how to develop empathy.

With text and diagrams, this article surveys the communication process, which consists of a message being sent and received, either verbally or nonverbally.