Interpersonal Effectiveness Week 1

Conflict avoidance feels safe until it starts costing you. In Week 1 of the Interpersonal Effectiveness module, Dr. Alicia Smart and Edward discuss the hidden barriers to genuine connection, including communication myths and the pull toward people-pleasing. Together, they dive into one of the hardest parts of relating to others: balancing your goals, your relationships, and your self-respect without letting any of them collapse.TakeawaysMyths and Belief Systems Around CommunicationBalancing Objectives, Relationships, and Self-RespectAssertiveness vs. Conflict AvoidanceNegotiation and Asking for HelpMental Health Stigma in Interpersonal ContextsPrioritizing Relationship StabilityChapters00:00 Introduction to Interpersonal Effectiveness05:31 SMART Goal for Interpersonal Effectiveness23:11 Challenges in Interpersonal Communication29:02 Overcoming Self-Reliance and Seeking Help35:31 Balancing Objectives, Relationships, and Self-Respect42:33 Conflict Avoidance and Assertiveness48:08 Prioritizing Relationship Stability