Self-Help Resources
Resources for Stressful Times
Below is a sampling of helpful resources:
- We Have to Talk: A Step-by-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations by Judy Ringer
- The Practices of a Good Listener by Thomas Gordon
- What Is Your Conflict Style? by Emory University Ombuds Office
- Email Rules of Engagement by Don Greenstein, Brandeis University Ombuds
- The Potential Role of an Ombuds Office in Addressing Academic Bullying Concerns by Morteza Mahmoudi, Department of Radiology and Precision Health Program, Michigan State University
Please schedule a meeting with us if you are looking for resources on:
- Effective Communication
- Difficult Conversations
- Conflict Management
- Email Communication
- Apologies
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Abrasive Leadership
- Roommate Conflicts
- Discussing Grades
- Advising and Faculty Relationships
- Collaboration in the Sciences
We will work with you to explore options and discuss how to use these and other tools and resources effectively in your particular situation. To schedule a meeting, email brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu or leave a confidential message at 781-736-2265.