"Relationships teach us about multiple perspectives and provide the experience to show us that there is more than one right way of thinking, feeling, solving a problem and behaving. Through relationship encounters, we see the world through another's eyes and notice it is not identical to our own. Relationships teach us to think about the world in a relative and not absolute manner. In a relationship our actions cannot be interpreted as right or wrong. Rather, they are meaningful or not depending on how they impact the individuals involved in the relationship. Rather than pushing a button or following a script, relationships require us to constantly evaluate and re-evaluate the state of our connection to one another and make ongoing adjustments."
- Dr. Steve Gutstein
HOW IS YOUR CHILD AT HAVING TRUE RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS? Dr. Gutstein, a co-founder of RDI, wrote a very interesting comparing relationship skills to social skills. He describes the skills needed to "fit in" with those around, but also the skills that need to be developed to build true and lasting relationships.
To read this article by Dr. Gutstein on RDI Connect, click here
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