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Elayne Savage is available
for radio, television, magazine, newspaper and online interviews:
Elayne is a great guest and valuable resource — knowledgeable and lively — she can help your audience understand the subtle and not-so-subtle effects of rejection and taking things personally. She has been interviewed on a variety of subjects, from teen issues, men's health, sex (or the lack of it), romantic relationships.
Biographical Sketch: Dr. Elayne Savage is a communication coach, widely recognized for her expertise on rejection and taking things personally. She is the internationally known author of two popular books published in 9 languages: Don't Take It Personally! The Art of Dealing with Rejection and Breathing Room – Creating Space to Be a Couple (New Harbinger Publications.) She holds a Ph.D. in Family Psychology and has over twenty-five years of coaching consulting, clinical, and experience. More information here. More information here.
Popular interview topics include:
- Handling Rejection – Personal and Professional
- 10 things NOT to Say or Do at Family Get-togethers
- How to Deal with "The Rages"
- Road rage/Air rage/Sports rage
- Political baiting, bickering, and taking things personally
- Workplace Harassment
- Peer Rejection/Schoolyard Bullying
- Relationship Quandaries
- How to Handle Hurt Feelings and Misunderstandings – Don't Take It Personally!
- Ways to Create 'Breathing Room' in Relationships-
Balancing Needs for Closeness and Space
- "I Hate You, I Wish You Were Dead!" – Teen/Parent Conflicts
- Stealing Time – 10 Great Ways to Connect and Stay Connected
with Your Romantic Partner
- 7 Sure–Fire Ways to Get Disappointed in Relationships
Click here for list of media interviews
Suggested Interview Questions for Elayne Savage
- What are some of the ways we take things personally?
- Why, as adults, do we continue to take things so personally?
- What is the relationship between negative childhood messages and sensitivity to rejection?
- You emphasize that different people have different styles of communication. How can we avoid feeling rejected by someone whose style differs from ours?
- In your book, you differentiate between healthy boundaries and solid walls. What is the difference?
- What is the relationship between taking things personally and poor personal boundaries?
- We often erected protective barriers in childhood to avoid feeling rejected. Can't they still be useful?
- When do we know that emotional reactions to affronts are appropriate?
- What healthy substitutes do you recommend for our painful but well-worn reaction to others?
- What are the 10 things you should never say or do during holiday get-togethers?
- What's the best way to deal with gift-giving dilemmas?
- What are the best ways to protect yourself from hurtful words and actions?
- Hearing "no" can be painful. What are some ways to cope with this?
- Saying "no" to someone can be difficult. What are some ways to feel better about it?
- Which techniques can help us to take real professional risks?
- In your book you talk about mealtime rejection messages. What are some examples?
- What techniques do you suggest for asking for what we need?
- What are some of the "space-fillers" that challenge relationships?
- Explain how "hidden agendas" and "secret contracts" affect relationships.
(These are just a sampling. Contact Elayne for a complete list of suggested questions.)
To schedule Dr. Elayne Savage
elayne@QueenofRejection.com
510-540-6230
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