Many believe that those who excel in communication possess an innate talent that allows them to speak and listen to others, a gift that is impossible to acquire or improve. However, the truth is that communication skills are developed through thoughtful effort and practice. Learning ways to understand others and express your thoughts more clearly will enhance every aspect of your life. This comprehensive and practical guide has helped thousands of readers develop better relationships with their friends, family members, colleagues, and partners.
This classic guide offering proven cognitive techniques for establishing and maintaining sense of self-worth has been revised to include a new chapter on setting and achieving personal goals.
Both authors are PhDs in Psychology. Practically every advice written in this book is backed up by some empiracal evidence or study. The book covers all aspects of communication such as listening, body language, and influencing others using operant conditioning. One should note that this book focuses improving relationships through better communication. Hence, this book is not suitable for situations where antagonistic and competitive communication styles are warranted. For example, I thought the chapter on negotiation was poor due to the fact that the book promotes a "nice guy who will listen" approach to negotiation. Such approach to negotiation with no competitive strategic objective will spell disaster against a well seasoned negotiation sharks in a professional environment. Overall, the book offers solid scientifically based advice on personal communication. Just don't rely too much on it in a setting where competition, not cooperation, can be the norm.
Love takes work, but, when it comes to relationships, it pays to work smarter. Couple Skills, Second Edition, revised and updated from the therapist-recommended classic, will show you how to work smarter in your relationship. You'll learn to improve communication, cope better with problems, and resolve conflicts with the one you love in healthy and creative ways. Each chapter teaches you an essential skill that supports greater relationship satisfaction and deeper intimacy.New to this edition is a chapter on using acceptance skills, developed from the revolutionary new acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These new approaches will help you to accept your partner's feelings (and your own emotions) without judgment. Using these techniques will help you decide what you really value in your relationship and then commit to acting in ways that further those values every day.
Now in its third edition, this comprehensive and endlessly practical guide includes a new chapter on couples communication and new information on using validation strategies during conflicts. Other topics include active listening, reading body language, and public speaking.
Quick skills grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you find lasting relief from the painful thoughts that drive anxiety, depression, and more. In today’s increasingly uncertain world, it’s natural to feel anxious, scared, sad, lonely, angry, worried, or hopeless. Everybody experiences intense emotions sometimes. It’s normal. But when the pain becomes too strong and too enduring, it’s time for a change. CBT is widely regarded as the gold standard in psychotherapy for treating anxiety and depression. Based on the self-help classic, Thoughts and Feelings , this take-anywhere guide offers distilled CBT skills you can use anytime to challenge the negative thinking that leads to anxiety and depression, balance your emotions, and start engaging in activities that make you feel good about yourself. Most importantly, you’ll learn how your thoughts affect your mood, and how changing your thoughts can actually change your life! This super simple guide presents the most effective therapy for managing anxiety and depression in an easy-to-read format that therapists can refer to clients, and readers can refer to again and again.
Trápí vás propady nálad, automatické negativní myšlenky a obavy vám přerůstají přes hlavu? Těžko hledáte způsoby, jak relaxovat a uvolnit se? Tento svižný průvodce vám pomůže osvojit si šestici dovedností, které vám pomohou naladit se na tu správnou náladu a vylepšit si ji. Autoři vycházejí z technik kognitivně-behaviorální terapie a nabízejí krátké aktivity, jimiž můžete trénovat svou psychickou odolnost a které vám pomohou vystoupit ze začarovaného kruhu nepříjemných myšlenek a sebepodceňování. Zjistíte, jak to, co si myslíte, ovlivňuje vaši náladu, a jak změna vašeho myšlení doslova změní i váš život.
Kniha pomůže zvýšit zdravé sebevědomí a sebejistotu, přibližuje program kognitivních technik a naučí používat je. Změna způsobu uvažování o vlastním životě. Zdravé a nezdravé sebevědomí, získání odstupu od posuzujících sebekritických a sebeponižujících myšlenek a vytvoření pozitivnějšího pohledu na sebe sama. Kniha obsahuje informace o významu osobních hodnot, které pomohou zbavit se negativity a jednat v souladu s tím, co je v životě nejdůležitější a na čem nejvíce záleží.
Dlaczego złościmy się na dzieci? Kiedy złość staje się poważnym problemem w rodzinie? Jakie mogą być jej konsekwencje? Jak nie dopuścić do tego, by zdominowała relacje z dzieckiem? Oto mądra i prosta książka na temat rodzicielskiej złość. Autorski zespół psychologów pokazuje, jak zmienić swój sposób postępowania, myślenia i komunikacji z dzieckiem, żeby skutecznie rozwiązywać rodzinne konflikty - bez złości.
