Knowing how to recognize "Risky Rascals," those commonly used messages that purport to help, but which enmesh communicators emotional systems is key to assisting self and others to increase clarity and effectiveness. Recognizing communication styles and redirecting ineffective styles is the second goal of this seminar. Course Objectives: *Identify solution messages, put downs and avoidances, *Know four healthy communication options, *Give steps of open alternative to four ineffective communication styles.