(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 15, 2011 ) Syracuse, NY -- A July 9 memorial service is planned for Dr. George "Doc" Thompson, founder of the Verbal Judo methodology.
Thompson, 69, passed away unexpectedly last week at his home in Auburn, NY. A pioneer in the field of professional crisis communication training,...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 22, 2010 ) Auburn, NY - Jack Hoban began:
Indecent, illegal and immoral: That pretty much sums up the acts and behaviors which law enforcement and corrections professionals confront every day.
It’s a hazard, then, to start viewing yourself less as a professional and more...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 15, 2010 ) When a young person gets ‘dissed, communications authority Lee Fjelstad knows he or she will get angry. But instead of ignoring bulling or lashing out, they must act as if they can handle it.
“When someone says something hurtful there is the immediate feeling you...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 12, 2010 ) MILWAUKEE, WI - In the institutional setting – whether it’s a school, a hospital, factory, shopping mall, juvenile detention center, or prison – the person with the worst behavior sets the tone for what is acceptable for everyone else, says public safety expert and...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 05, 2010 ) Milwaukee, WI – The Verbal Judo Institute announced a new program for any one who works with children. It is designed to empower them to respond to bullying and harassment by building verbal skills.
Verbal Self Defense for Youth adapts the communications...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 05, 2010 ) Milwaukee, WI – Children need to be equipped with the skills to respond to bullying and harassment.
To that end, the Northeast Wisconsin Technical College has launched a new program entitled Verbal Self Defense for Youth.
Bullying has garnered national attention...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 05, 2010 ) Milwaukee, WI - Dr. George Thompson, founder of the Verbal Judo Institute, outlines his proven strategies on how children can defend themselves from bullies using words.
Dr. Thompson stated: “In a few short weeks, the Governor of Massachusetts will sign anti-bullying...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, April 03, 2010 ) MILWAUKEE, WI - A new credentialed college course on how to teach children the skills to respond to bullying and harassment was launched this week. This course -- Verbal Self Defense - Youth Program -- was developed over the last year by Chan Lee, owner of JK Lee...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 06, 2010 ) Madison, WI - Bully troubles can quickly escalate, and it seems like some children are targeted more than others.
But before these issues spiral into a serious situation for your child, there are ways to “bully proof” them from harm, using the techniques of...more
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(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2010 ) When you know your child is being harassed at school, parents face a war on two fronts: first, working to bully-proof your child, and second, addressing the problem at the school.
The communications method of Verbal Judo can be used to instantly address a bullying...more
