Comments for Talk Shop

Comment on RESILIENCE AND PURPOSE by Gretchen Breuner

Gretchen Breuner — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:58:46 +0000

Matt, this was a fantastic post! You inspire me, and I am so grateful you shared your wisdom, perspective and courage by being vulnerable.

Comment on Restoring conversations by Kay Stout

Kay Stout — Tue, 04 May 2021 20:27:18 +0000

I have teenaged grandchildren. Interestingly, when they’re involved in a sport I see them talking with their teammates. Once the game is over – the cell phones come out – – heads go down – – no more talking. At the end of the day, how well you verbally communicate has a profound affect on your career, job interview and relationships.

Comment on Poor social skills may be harmful to health by Matt Crevin

Matt Crevin — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 20:41:00 +0000

In reply to Wayne.

Wayne,
I’m glad we have similar interests in helping today’s youth!

Comment on Poor social skills may be harmful to health by Wayne

Wayne — Tue, 02 Apr 2019 19:14:40 +0000

I have worked as a teacher and as a special educator for 20+ years. This article rings true. Especially those with disabilities have trouble with social skills, and their lives are deeply impacted by the inability or lack of training in how to socially ‘get along.’ This has been a major focus in my teaching and mentoring.

Comment on How was your day? by Matt Crevin

Matt Crevin — Tue, 30 Oct 2018 00:04:19 +0000

In reply to Stew Jenkins. Hi Stew, Great to hear from you! Happy to talk anytime to elaborate but my quick thought, without knowing any particulars, is to find the right time and right place, for you and Javi to talk. For example, for me and my dad, he would take me to Glorietta and we would play catch, shoot baskets or some other activity he knew I liked, away from the house. I didn't know it at the time but he was getting me while I was in my own zone and MY preferred activity. Then he would ease into the conversation he wanted to have. It worked! For me as a dad with my two boys I do the same thing...I talk with them at a time and a place I know I have their attention. I realize this may not be as easy for today's kids but worth a shot! Again, happy to chat anytime to talk in more detail.

Comment on How was your day? by Stew Jenkins

Stew Jenkins — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 19:03:32 +0000

Hey Matt, it’s Stew from Glorietta. This looks like a cool business. I ask this question of my kids, Javier 17 and Marisol, 13, every day when they come back from school. My daughter will frequently give me couple of sentences about her day. But my son, Javi, invariably says “fine” goes to his room and shuts the door. (and sits on his beedc and looks at either his phone or his laptop screen. Do you have any suggestions for drawing him out more or finding a way to converse with him briefly? He’s a good communicator when he wants to pass on some information or talk about something he’s passionate about. But when I ask him how his day was I can feel the psychic “weight” that he exudes when he gets that question. Any ideas you have would be appreciated.