Interpersonal Effectiveness

Interpersonal effectiveness is the ability to achieve personal goals through healthy and constructive relationships with others. It includes (but is not limited to):

• Self-understanding and acceptance
• Self disclosure
• Development and maintenance of trust
• Managing interpersonal conflict
• Recognizing and managing feelings (emotions)
• Building relationships with diverse others
• Helpful listening and responding to others

Typical presenting issues that suggest Interpersonal Effectiveness should be explored

• Interpersonal conflicts
• Intergroup conflicts
• Underperformance
• Pattern of complaints or concerns about someone or a group
• Group processes getting ‘stuck’ or bogged down
• Climate of tension, friction, or ‘chill’