Creating Common Ground Connections - Healing Divisiveness

Through an empathetic and positive approach to interpersonal communication, this book guides readers to build on the skills they already possess to communicate-and connect-with others.

Author David W. Bennett, Ph.D. approaches communication with the belief that it is at the heart of any human division. This book helps readers find a way to communicate that will help build understanding regardless of each party's perspective. Written in an approachable and conversational style, the book includes tips, examples, and concept reviews to easily illustrate communication principles readers can take with them beyond their courses or training sessions.

An ideal supplement to courses focusing on skills in interpersonal, professional, or business communication, this book can also be used as a communication primer for students or professionals in any field.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Creating common ground connections Chapter 2. Conflict management Chapter 3. The unconscious communicator Chapter 4. Empathy Chapter 5. Targeted speaking and nonverbal pinpointing Chapter 6. Energetic listening Chapter 7. Sharing perceptions Chapter 8: Creating personal change Chapter 9: Healing a broken world

About the author

David W. Bennett, Ph.D. teaches Interpersonal Communication and Introduction to Public Speaking at Ivy Tech Community College, USA. He is the owner of Common Ground Communication Training and Consulting, www.common-ground-communication.org.

Summary

Through an empathetic and positive approach to interpersonal communication, this book guides readers to build on the skills they already possess to communicate—and connect—with others.

Product details

• Authors: David W. Bennett, David W. (Ivy Tech Community College Bennett, Bennett David W.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.03.2023
• EAN: 9781032412573
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3241257-3
• No. of pages: 148
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Communication science; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Business Communication / General, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, SELF-HELP / Communication & Social Skills, Psychotherapy, Social, group or collective psychology, Communication Studies, Personnel & human resources management, Adult education, continuous learning, Groups & group theory, Personnel and human resources management, Social counselling and advice services, Counselling & Advice Services, Groups and group theory