Barry Winbolt's Blog
Giving bad news
11/10/2010 · Leave a commentI have had many requests recently for information and training on handling redundancy and giving bad news. In response I have prepared a handout to help those who must perform this unenviable task prepare for the job.
West Sussex Mediation
22/09/2010 · Leave a commentThank you to West Sussex Mediation Services for their warm welcome when I spoke at their AGM. As requested, you can find a transcript of A Guiding Philosophy in the downloads section or by clicking on this post title.
Feel better and do more
6/09/2010 · Leave a commentIn these pressured times how to get more done and enjoy it more seems like a tall order, but it is entirely possible. Being able to function well in times of high demand depends on our levels of resilience. Start today by doing one simple thing.
New SFBT book
4/09/2010 · Leave a commentAt last it is finished. Solution Focused Therapy for the Helping Professions will be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers on 15th December. Do you want to work more effectively with your clients? You can pre-order now and start the new year with new enthusiasm.
What is ‘real’ conversation?
12/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of our conversations work well, and a few don’t, and these are the ones we tend to remember. We could learn more by reflecting on the exchanges that work, and using these four suggestions as a guide to having more healthy conversations.
Walking on eggshells, how to discuss sensitive issues
5/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of us are careful about how we tackle sensitive issues with colleagues and family members. This article provides some pointers on how to go about raising a subject you have been avoiding, to help tackle delicate matters in a productive, fair and balanced way, and to be sure of getting the results you need. Getting the other person’s attention, striking the right note and ensuring that something changes is the challenge.
Walking on eggshells this Easter?
5/04/2010 · Leave a commentMost of us are careful about how we tackle sensitive issues with colleagues and family members. I have provided some pointers on how to go about raising a subject you have been avoiding, to help tackle delicate matters in a productive, fair and balanced way, and to be sure of getting the results you need. Getting the other person’s attention, striking the right note and ensuring that something changes is the challenge.
Discounted Conflict workshop in April
3/04/2010 · Leave a commentI am presenting an open workshop on Approaches to Conflict for the Institute of Family Therapy on the 29th April. These places are being offered for just £90.00 (normal price £120.00). Book now to be sure of a place.
How to deal with uncertainty
29/03/2010 · Leave a commentLearning to be a bit more comfortable with uncertainty is probably something that would benefit us all. Learning greater tolerance for uncertainty is not difficult, but developing anything new in ourselves it needs commitment and regular practice.
Swearing at work – again!
17/03/2010 · Leave a commentSwearing is in the news again but if anyone thinks this is permission to let bad language turn the air blue at work, think again. Tolerating more swearing doesn’t mean that we think it is acceptable.