The Talking Stick

There is an awesome communication tool that has been used by Native Americans for a long time, called The Talking Stick. I learned this technique almost 20 years ago during some of my classes required for the Marriage, Family, and Human Development degree. It's a pretty simple technique, and it ensures that good listening techniques are being used, like not interrupting and reflecting. This helps to nurture communication that is both clear and uncontaminated, and to ensure t...