Only when we face our fears openly and honestly can we learn to like ourselves and trust that others will accept us as we really are. A language of compassion when communication really matters . Using stories, examples and sample dialogues, the author provides everyday solutions to perplexing communication problems. He has brought these simple, yet revolutionary, communication skills to tens of thousands of people on five continents. Families and couples improve the quality of their relationships.
School systems create healthy respect for diversity and differences.
Co-workers communicate in a way that increases goodwill and cooperation. Health-care professionals develop systems that support compassion. Social service agencies find ways to meet needs constructively. Police, military and prison personal prevent and peacefully resolve conflicts. A child's difficult questions about everyday life can often take parents by surprise.