This interactive and user-friendly "workbook" guides readers through practical skills for dealing with everyday situations. The author's counseling background and sense of humor in dealing with serious subjects encourages readers to try new behaviors. Gives readers opportunities for practicing new skills in improving human relations. Balances coverage of theoretical research and concepts with interesting personal stories, anecdotes, and case studies. Offers a new section on the importance of values clarification and the benefits of meaning and purpose in life. Provides "Question and Answers" sections throughout each chapter, with lines for readers to provide answers. Ideal reference for human resource professionals, supervisors and managers, or anyone interested in learning more about human relations.
LOREN FORD received his Master's Degree in Psychology from California State University in 1974 and has worked at several mental health facilities doing therapy with adolescents and families. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon and has a part-time private practice there.
Since 1977, Loren has been on the faculty at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. He teaches a number of classes on personal development, including Human Relations, College Success, Lifespan Human Development, and Introduction to Counseling.
Loren and his family moved to Portland since the last edition of the book, but he promises to head back to the country as soon as he retires. His family includes his wife, Leslie, 5-year-old twins Sadie and Evan, 12-year-old son Riley, and a recently married 20-year-old daughter, Maegann.
Music is Loren's main passion and personal mental health therapy. He has played guitar and mandolin in a number of bands in the Northwest.