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Glossary of Terms

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on April 7, 2006 by Al TurtleJanuary 24, 2023 2

This is an often requested list of brief definitions of my words. From time to time I will add to this list. Insert these words in the Search function on the front page of my website to see the articles where I use these terms.

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Posted in Diversity, Main Page, References, Reliable Membership | Tagged boundary, codependency, codependent, dialogue, fault, feelings, Imago, make sense, master-slave, mastertalk, mirroring, passivity, point of view, pulling, safety, share, trust, validation | 2 Replies

Map of Relationships (Full Version Script) Part VI

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 1, 2006 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019  

This is the script of a DVD of the full form of the Map of Relationships. Part VI, Questions and Answers.

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Posted in Diversity, Map of Relationships, Reliable Membership | Tagged boundary, dialogue, feelings, Imago, master-slave, point of view, safety, share, trust, university of life | Leave a reply

Map of Relationships (Full Version Script) Part V

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 1, 2006 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019  

This is the script of a DVD of the full form of the Map of Relationships. Part V, the Other Doors.

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Posted in Map of Relationships, Reliable Membership | Tagged affair, choice point, dialogue, feelings, Imago, point of view, safety, share, trust, university of life, validation | Leave a reply

Passivity: In the foundations

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on May 4, 2008 by Al TurtleAugust 20, 2019 13

If you have been following my work through Part One: Master/Slave and Part Two: Power of Passivity, then this may be your next stop. I decided to share my path down a bit deeper into the basement. Be warned! The steps down here may be tippy.

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Posted in Autonomy, Reliable Membership | Tagged codependency, codependent, dialogue, feelings, master-slave, mastertalk, passivity, safety, share, trust | 13 Replies

Map of Relationships (Full Version Script) Part VII

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on February 1, 2006 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019 23

This is the script of a DVD of the full form of the Map of Relationships. Part VII, Final Points.

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Posted in Map of Relationships | Tagged peace, pulling, university of life | 23 Replies

The Logic of Power Differentials: Heirarchy and Dialogue

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on June 14, 2005 by Al TurtleJune 16, 2019 4

I am presenting this paper as a discussion of dialogue norms to use in Power Differential Relationships. My goal is to re-approach One-up/One-down situations from the relational model, the dialogical model that is central to Imago Relationship theory and practice.
The paper is divided into three sections:
1. Types of Power Differential Situations
2. Decision Making as the legitimate reason for Power Differential Situations
3. The Four Challenges facing groups trying to make decisions.

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Posted in Diversity, Peace Building, Reliable Membership | Tagged affair, boundary, dialogue, feelings, Imago, master-slave, mastertalk, mirroring, narcisism, passivity, peace, point of view, pulling, safety, share, trust, validation | 4 Replies

MASTER/SLAVE, Two World Problem: The Essay

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on March 22, 2005 by Al TurtleMarch 22, 2020 20

Summary: This paper covers the two ways that people can come together and share (or not) their different views of reality. Relating via Master/Slave is only functional in certain situations: where efficiency is needed as in business, where property ownership is involved, in emergencies. Relating via Friend/Friend is normal during courtship. Master/Slave, commonly used in intimate relationships or families, is dysfunctional. Learn the critical skills of Friend/Friend to end argument and prevent fighting.  This is the first of three parts on Autonomy. 

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Posted in Autonomy, Diversity, Reliable Membership | Tagged boundary, dialogue, essay, fault, feelings, master-slave, mastertalk, mirroring, passivity, point of view, pulling, safety, share | 20 Replies

Directions to Go

Al Turtle's Relationship Wisdom Posted on March 18, 2005 by Al TurtleFebruary 7, 2019 6

A listing of possible relationship problems – linked to solutions.

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Posted in Diversity, Main Page, Map of Relationships, Reliable Membership | Tagged affair, boundary, essay, feelings, make sense, master-slave, safety, trust, validation | 6 Replies

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