Posted by Dr. Bob on June 25, 2006, at 11:03:05
In reply to Re: Expressing yourself truthfully » gardenergirl, posted by Toph on June 22, 2006, at 14:28:31
> What I don't get is why it appears the administration is unwilling to consider a scenario in which a negative comment is supportive. In my work confronting an addictive, abusive or dangerous person with their dysfunction is a necessary part of a supportive intervention. The other day a coworker commented to me that I don't always listen to my clients as patiently as I should. I gratefully took this negative assessment as constructive and supportive as I know she wants me to do the best work I can.
The administration considers it fine to give others feedback as long as it's constructive. It tends to be more constructive if you put things in terms of what the other person might do better rather than what they did "wrong".
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#civil
IMO, confrontation can be hard to pull off online. Like "tough love" can just seem tough.
Bob
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