Paperback, 224 pages
English language
Published Sept. 27, 2003 by Puddledancer Press.
An enlighting look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this 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, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy in order to speak honestly without creating hostility, break patterns of thinking that lead to anger and depression, and communicate compassionately. These nonviolent communication skills are fully explained and can be applied to personal, professional, and political differences. Included in the new edition is information on how to compassionately connect with oneself.
on re-reading this book after a few years i feel sad that i haven't been able to use the techniques and approaches in it more fully in my life.
the book is excellent.
