What is a difficult conversation? Asking for a pay rise, saying 'no' to your boss or spouse, confronting a friend or neighbor, asking a difficult favor, apologizing. We all have conversations that we dread and find unpleasant. But can we develop the skills to make such situations less stressful and more productive? Based on fifteen years of ...
Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give readers confidence and control in any face-to-face encounter--from making a great first impression and acing a job interview to finding the right partner.
This title examines boundaries from a biblical perspective. The authors, who define boundaries as the imaginary "lines" that exist between the limits of our physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual duties, discuss how these boundaries have broken down and offer a routine for creating and maintaining healthy limits in relation to God and fellow ...
It's no surprise that men and women have radically different priorities. Describing the 10 most important needs of men and women, the author teaches you how to "affair-proof" your marriage by learning how to sustain romance, increase intimacy, and deepen your awareness year after year. This anniversary edition features a new Preface, plus personal ...
It was Patricia Evans who first brought the critical issue of verbal abuse to national attention with the publication of her groundbreaking classic "The Verbally Abusive Relationship". In the decade since, she's become the foremost advocate for the billions of victims of verbal abuse here and around the world. From her bestselling books to her ...
Can emotions be the key to enlightenment? EMOTIONS REVEALED examines the links between emotional mastery and the Buddhist concept of mindfulness. Ekman, a practising psychologist, offers his takes on five primary emotions--sadness, anger, fear, disgust, and enjoyment--and presents exercises and stories designed to help us rethink how we live ...
One of the most directly helpful books on the subject of loss ever written, the first edition of this comforting and inspiring book, published in 1976, sold nearly two million copies. This completely revised and expanded edition encompasses not only the medical and psychological advances in the treatment of loss, but also the authors' own ...
Why do so many women feel that men don't tell them anything, but just lecture and criticise? Why do so many men feel that women nag them and never get to the point? In this pioneering book Deborah Tannen shows us how women and men talk in different ways, for profoundly different reasons. While women use language to make connections and reinforce ...
In Homecoming John Bradshaw one of the world's leading figures in the field of psychology and recovery, explains his revolutionary techniques to reveal the inner child.He believes that the wounds we receive during childhood and adolescence can continue to contaminate our adult lives. His methods explained clearly in this book, help people to reach ...
The realization that a marital partner has strayed often devastates the relationship. In this compelling, sympathetic book, Janis Abrahms Spring shows couples a path through this traumatizing experience. Spring addresses the reaction to the betrayal and the process of deciding whether to continue in the partnership, and then offers counsel for ...
Professor Keirsey is a long time clinical psychologist of the gestalt-field systems school. After 30 years of treating hundreds of teaching, parenting, marriage, and management problems, Dr. Keirsey now challenges the reader to "Abondon the Pygmalion Project", that endless and fruitless attempt to change the Other into a carbon copy of Oneself.
Do you realise you, and all the people you know, play games? All the time? Sexual games, marital games, complex games that you're not even aware of as you go about your usual life? You might play games like 'Alcoholic' or 'The Frigid Woman' at weekends, or perhaps 'Ain't it awful' or 'Kick me' while you're at work. First published in the 1960s and ...
"People Skills" is a communication-skills handbook that can help you eliminate these and other communication problems. Author Robert Bolton describes the twelve most common communication barriers, showing how these "roadblocks" damage relationships by increasing defensiveness, aggressiveness, and dependency. He explains how to acquire the ability ...
There are astrology books that make vague generalizations so they can?t be proven wrong, but Linda Goodman?s books dare to be specific in their character descriptions, sometimes to the point of hilarity, but seldom to the point of inaccuracy. In a highly readable style, Goodman discusses the character traits and compulsions of each sign; how to ...
Business guru Blanchard offers an approach to forming successful relationships and meaningful alliances with those around us. WHALE DONE recounts how Wes Kingsley, Blanchard's Everyman, finds new ways to bring fulfillment into his professional and private life after a trip to SeaWorld and a long talk with the chief animal trainer there.
This guide identifies ten types of difficult people on the job, including tanks, snipers, grenades, know-it-alls and think-they-know-it-alls. It shows how to get results with each type and explains: how difficult people think, what they fear and why they act as they do; why difficulty is in the eye of the beholder; and how to cultivate nine "take ...
After his groundbreaking book Getting the Love You Want, Hendrix has developed a brilliant, thought-provoking, and innovative self-help program for single people who yearn for the pleasures and rewards of a loving, long-lasting union. As seen on Oprah, here is the New York Times bestseller for singles looking to find and keep the love of their ...
From the star and executive producer of Bravo's hit show "The Millionaire Matchmaker" comes a no-holds-barred, pull-no-punches approach to snagging Mr. Right For You--in just one year.
A culmination of a career in psychology, this book is a call for a new psychology and a new way to live our lives. Glasser reminds us that control does not work and advocates relationships in which choice rather than control brings resolution. He applies his theory to relationships at home, school, and the workplace.
Everyone dreams of finding the perfect someone, but once that near-impossible dream is realized, it's important to realize that the battle to keep that love alive involves plenty of maintenance. Lines of communication can get crossed, and even the most precious blossom can wither without just the right balance of adaptation, mutual respect, and ...
This is a practical and reassuring handbook for the timid and tongue-tied showing how to start a conversation, keep one going, the right questions to ask and how much you should reveal about yourself after saying "hello". In every situation, work, social, meetings or anywhere, the ability to maximize verbal skills is helpful. Suggestions, helpful ...
An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances. The book uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, ...
A practical guide for improving communication within relationships, helping both sexes get what they want from love and friendship. The author encourages readers to accept the other gender's particular way of expressing love and helps men and women accept each other's emotional needs.
This book helps readers recognize when they are in a "blackmail transaction" with someone close to them, and advises what actions to take to "cut through" those harmful strategies in order to achieve a truly healthy relationship.
In this 1936 self-help classic, Dale Carnegie presents maxims, techniques, and profiles in success designed to enhance both professional and personal relationships. He highlights the psychology behind behavior patterns, and encourages readers to use their understanding to improve their public speaking skills and their self-esteem.
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