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Boundaries face to face : how to have that difficult conversation you've been avoiding
Titre:
Boundaries face to face : how to have that difficult conversation you've been avoiding
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Sommaire:
All of us need to be able to have a healthy confrontational conversation at some time. This book empowers you to take the initiative in creating relationships that are honest, intimate, and fulfilling.
Date de publication comme intervalle:
2003
Description matérielle:
266 p. ; 24 cm.
Table des matières:
Part I. Why you need to have that difficult conversation -- The conversation can change your life -- The benefits of a good conversation -- Part II. The essentials of a good conversation -- Be emotionally present -- Be clear about "you" and "I" -- Clarify the problem -- Balance grace and truth -- Stay on task -- Use the formula, when you do "a, " I feel "b" -- Affirm and validate -- Apologize for your part in the problem -- Avoid "shoulds" -- Be an agent for change -- Be specific -- Differentiate between forgiving and trusting -- Part III. Seeing how it's done -- Telling people what you want -- Making someone aware of something -- Stopping a behavior -- Dealing with counterattack and other problems -- Part IV. Getting ready to have the conversation -- Why you need to get ready -- How to get ready -- Part V. Having the conversation with people in your life -- With your spouse -- With someone you're dating -- With your kids -- With your parents -- With your adult children -- At work -- With people in authority.
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Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN):
9780310255338
Informations de publication:
Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, c2003.