"I've been learning from her, and I've observed her using her methods of
actually AGREEING and coming CLOSER to those who say things that are
negative about "baby friendly" or breastfeeding."


I can say that I have learned just as much about being a health educator 
from my husband the business mogel, as I have from yearly childbirth and 
lactation trainings and conferenes.

The one tool he gave me a while back was the book:
_Getting to Yes:  Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In_ by Roger Fisher 
et al.

The principles apply to all aspects of adult ( and some child)behavior, and 
can be applied to health education, business or even personal relationships. 
The tools can be used to the advantage of the authority figure ( doctor, 
educator...) or for the benefit of the patient with regard to bettering the 
health behavior. Here is an example( with rubuttal comments) from  Medical 
Economics - Obstetrics-Gynecology - October 2000, p. 80. of use for an 
authority figure:
http://www.gentlebirth.org/archives/gettingToYes.html

Mirine Dye
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Mirine R. Dye, CCE,CD,CLE
Community Doula, Childbirth and Lactation Educator
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Florida Keys and Key West

www.keysmama.org
Mothers in Paradise - a La Leche League Professional Breastfeeding Resource
Center

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