Phil HarrisSep 11, 20203 minEmotions and Language SynchThe emotional brain cannot speak to us but speaks through us. The emotional brain shapes the language we use at an almost unconscious...
Phil HarrisFeb 6, 20194 minA Sigh is Not Just a SighIn discussing interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, I always draw attention to the "music" of statements. It is not simply...
Phil HarrisJan 30, 20192 minBabies Detect Individual Words at 3 Days OldBabies are not blank slates. They come with a lot of pre-programming that is awaiting activation. A great example of this is language. ...
Phil HarrisOct 18, 20183 minBabies Learn Better TogetherA huge gap in thinking about child development is peer-to-peer relationships. Humans are pack animals and children immediately identify...
Phil HarrisOct 8, 20183 min"We" Talk: The Language of LoveIn lectures and training on Motivational Interviewing I stress how the emotional brain does not speak to us but through us. The casual...
Phil HarrisApr 11, 20182 minWhat Do Your Text Messages Really Say About You?When people think of "personality," they are likely to think of traits such as warmth or extraversion. For example, a person with high...
Phil HarrisApr 11, 20183 minEmotion, Language and PersuasionWe intuitively use more emotional language to enhance our powers of persuasion, according to research published in Psychological Science,...