Atthe teen summer camp, Super Camp, we teach teens the Four-Part Apology, a veryeffective communication tool with friends, family, fellow students, eventeachers.Apologize with Single Size Self Inflating Mats Suppliers These Four Steps and Heal theDamageTakethese four steps when you’ve wronged or hurt someone, or when you’ve made amistake significant enough to impact someone else. Here's an example of aresponse to a friend who is upset that you've cancelled plans with her on a fewoccasions.·        
Acknowledge: Takeresponsibility for what you’ve done. Use “I statements” to show that you’re theone behind the action: “I acknowledge that I've canceled our plans at the lastminute more than once and that this is upsetting to you.” ·        Apologize: “Iapologize for hurting you by wasting your time and making you feel unwanted.”·        Make it Right: Ask,“How can I make it right?” If the person doesn't have anything specific inmind, offer something to make up for what she missed when you cancelled. “Whydon't we do out for dinner next Saturday?”·       
Recommit: Show thatyou’re following a plan to keep the upset from happening in the future. “Fromnow on, if I make plans with you I won't cancel them unless a real emergencycomes up.” Thewords “I apologize” are much more powerful than “sorry.” How often have youheard a nonchalant “I’m sorry” or just "Sorry" as if that would fixeverything. At one of the schools where our Quantum Learning methods are used,the principal caught a young grade-school child doing something that wasagainst the rules. When the principal spoke to her the girl mumbled a casual“Sorry.” The principal said, “You know, Elizabeth,in this school we use a Four-Part Apology.” The little girl replied, “Sorry,sorry, sorry, sorry.” I guess she hadn’t quite learned the process, but she didget a laugh from the principal. Thepower of the Four-Part Apology lies in its ability to demonstrate that you’retaking responsibility for your actions. When the people in your life realizethat you’re willing and able to do that, they’ll be more open and trusting withyou—and your relationships will be better.Clearing the air with theFour-Part Apology relieves tensions and feels great.   
It releases positive energy and createssynergy, especially if it’s tension that’s been festering for a long time. Inthe light of clear, positive communication, even long-standingmiscommunications can be resolved. People whose relationships have faltered foryears can get back on track when they apologize with this level ofresponsibility.  SuperCamp summer programs fill up fast. Parents, go to www.SuperCamp.com now to learn aboutenrolling your son or daughter while space remains. Age-specific programs areavailable for students in grades 4-12 and incoming college freshmen.