Compassionate Communication (Paperback)

Sandra Wollenberg Msn

ISBN 10: 154135124X / ISBN 13: 9781541351240

Published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

About this Item

Paperback. TheDalai Lama XIV tells us that "love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries". Yet, for many reasons, compassionate communication in our day and age seems to have become lost from our repertoire of interpersonal interactions. My goal in this book is to help you in recovering that connection.Here you will discover a way to learn how to listen and truly hear an opposing viewpoint without reacting defensively, and without the need to express judgment and rancor. You will learn to recognize another's expression of need, and respond compassionately by listening completely from a place of empathy and understanding.You will find that even as an adult it is possible to learn compassionate communication, just as any other beneficial habit can be learned. All it takes is the desire, and willingness to follow the steps that will ultimately lead you to a healthier and happier life. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Compassionate Communication (Paperback)
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 154135124X
• ISBN 13: 9781541351240
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

TheDalai Lama XIV tells us that "love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries". Yet, for many reasons, compassionate communication in our day and age seems to have become lost from our repertoire of interpersonal interactions. My goal in this book is to help you in recovering that connection.Here you will discover a way to learn how to listen and truly hear an opposing viewpoint without reacting defensively, and without the need to express judgment and rancor. You will learn to recognize another's expression of need, and respond compassionately by listening completely from a place of empathy and understanding.You will find that even as an adult it is possible to learn compassionate communication, just as any other beneficial habit can be learned. All it takes is the desire, and willingness to follow the steps that will ultimately lead you to a healthier and happier life.

About the Author

About the Author Ms. Wollenberg is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner. Between Registered Nursing and then Advanced Practice Nursing she has been involved in the care, treatment, and education of families, and patients of all ages in multiple venues for over forty years. She has also taught nurses and advanced practice nurses as an associate professor on both the baccalaureate, and masters levels, and served as advanced practice clinical preceptor for four universities. With the formation of the non-profit, educational organization, Kompassion for Kids she shares her passion and expertize teaching children of all ages about emotions and compassion. Now with the publication of "Compassionate Communication" she has expanded this education to adults. She currently resides in West Chester, PA with her Westie, Khali. For contact or further information, please visit her website: www.kompassionforkids.com.