Empowering Communication: "Tell me more" | Christine Tackett | TEDxAkron

Chris Tackett MSN RN has been in the field working directly with clients who are anxious, depressed or suicidal for nearly 20 years as a mental health nurse, nursing professor at Herzing University- Akron and as a life coach and CEO of Omni Institute of Integrative Wellness. She teaches communication techniques to nurses who must deal with difficult conversations ranging from anger, sadness, anxiety, grief, pain and need for knowledge. Her passion is for our children because an alarming 11% of youth report suffering from at least one major depressive episode in the past year. Major Depression comes with significant and constant feelings of sadness, suicidal thoughts, impaired concentration and little to no engagement in normal activities. The data indicates a steady increase in the number of depressed youth across the county over time. "Tell me more" is only one of many simple communication techniques that allows you  to listen to anyone without trying to solve their problems. It is one of the easiest and most impactful tools you have to help someone. We tend to shy away from difficult conversations  because we don't have answers and can't make it better and that's uncomfortable. The good news is that most of us don't want you to solve our problems, we just want you to hear and understand. Try it out instead the next time you feel like running from an emotional conversation.  Christine Tackett RN MSN is a nurse and an educator for more than 18 years. She teaches psychosocial nursing and therapeutic communication at Herzing University. She is a graduate of Kent State University with BSN in nursing and a Master’s degree from University of Phoenix in nursing education. She has certification from International Coach Federation in Life Coaching, is the co-founder and CEO of The Omni Institute of Integrated Wellness and she is a Reiki Master. She was a contributing author for Foundations in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing (by Margaret Halter).

She is actively involved in her community. She commits much of her time volunteering and hosting workshops on a variety of topics related to positive mental health practices for both children and adults. Her passion is to empower people to live authentically healthy and joyful lives. She employs a proactive approach to mind, body and spiritual wellness. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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