Reaching out: Interpersonal effectiveness and self-actualization - Softcover

Johnson, David W

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0137533195 ISBN 13: 9780137533190

Publisher: Prentice-Hall, 1981

Synopsis

Providing the theory and experiences necessary to develop effective interpersonal skills, this volume reviews current psychological knowledge of how to build and maintain relationships. The theory and exercises are integrated into an experiential approach to learning. Readers learn how to gain the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to: get to know and trust each other; communicate with each other accurately and unambiguously; resolve conflicts and relationship problems constructively; and encourage and appreciate diversity.

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From the Back Cover

B> Reaching Out provides the theory and experience necessary to develop effective interpersonal skills. By reviewing current psychological research on how to build and maintain friendships and then integrating this material with a rich array of skill-building exercises, the book provides a thorough and appealing approach to learning about interpersonal skills. Readers acquire the skills and knowledge to do the following: a) get to know and trust each other; b) communicate with each other accurately and unambiguously; c) resolve conflicts and relationship problems constructively; and d) encourage and appreciate diversity. No matter what occupations or relationships readers become involved in, their success will largely be determined by how skilled they are interpersonally. This book begins a journey of continuous improvement. For anyone interested in self-development and improving interpersonal relations.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice-Hall
• Publication date: 1981
• ISBN 10: 0137533195
• ISBN 13: 9780137533190
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 308