Title: Communicating Courageously: HEAR, BE HEARD, and CONNECT in Your Closest RelationshipsAuthor(s) Deborah H. Stern, PsyD
Published by: Sky High PressConflict in close relationships is inevitable. How you manage it can make or break your most critical connections!
Is poor communication negatively impacting an important relationship in your life?
Do you ever feel frustrated because you don’t feel heard, understood, and/or validated?
Do you wish you had the courage and skills to express your feelings assertively, be a better listener, and resolve conflict more peacefully?
Are you eager to learn tools to improve your relationships through better communication?
If you answered YES to any of these questions, you have chosen the right book!
In Communicating Courageously, psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Deborah Stern presents a how-to, practical, psychoeducational deep dive into understanding the nuances of communication in close relationships. She offers a unique approach to learning how to hear, be heard, and connect in your most important relationships by providing:
- An exploration of various styles of communication.
- An easy-to-follow, detailed, step-by-step guide to communicating, including how and when to share, listen, and respond during conflict.
- Insights, tips, and advice to help you overcome common communication struggles.
- Engaging reminders, graphics, flowcharts, checklists, and more to keep you on course.
- Numerous “from the couch” anecdotes to help you relate to the lessons.
- Self-reflection prompts to deepen your insight and guided exercises to practice the skills as you learn them.
With the Share-Hear-Care model as your guide, the wealth of information in this book will teach you an approach to communication that strengthens, rather than damages, the connection you have with those who matter most to you. Most important, it will offer you the courage and inspiration to do so.
ISBN13: 979-8218336707
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