Presenting a four-part model for immediately connecting words with peace
and well-being in relationships, this text discusses the use of natural empathy
to ease stressful situations and avoid dehumanizing communication patterns. It
teaches users that it is possible to meet their needs and the needs of others
in a compassionate manner.Words have the power to create profound healing - or incredible suffering -
and yet even with the best intentions it can be difficult to build harmony and
trust through speech. This pioneering text presents a four-part model for
immediately connecting words with peace and well-being in relationships.
Applying the principles of Nonviolent Communication to conversation, the book
seeks to answer the two central questions of: How can we express what's alive
in us? And how can we make life more wonderful? Chapters discuss using natural
empathy to ease stressful situations and beat fear, thus avoiding dehumanizing
communication patterns, and instead seeing through the eyes of others to foster
understanding. Examples of applications in education, correctional facilities,
parenting, and the business world are given. This instructive guide teaches
users of all types that it is possible to meet their needs and the needs of
others in a compassionate manner, beginning with the very first words they
use.
