Susan Chapman specializes in mindful communication. Whether she is approaching that specialty from the professional perspective of a family and marital therapist, or from the perspective derived from her years of Buddhist practice, her goal is the same: to increase positive communication between human beings. She believes that it is the true key to improving our struggling society. She believes her goal is achievable. She has watched for decades as the principles outlined in the book have helped people alter their relationships and their lives.
Practicing what she preaches, she presents her ideas in a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and open-ended manner. She uses the simple metaphor of a traffic light to help readers categorize their reactions and responses and recognize when changes need to be made. She adds “Journal Exercises” throughout to help us put our new awareness into action. She provides gentle guidelines for practicing meditation so that we can use that tool to relax and untangle our thoughts.
The ideas in this book will open the door for tremendous self-healing even before they are applied to communication with others. Change begins with the conversations we have with ourselves. This book begins there and then shows us how to apply what we’ve learned to every other aspect of our lives. It is down-to-earth, filled with positive and possible suggestions, and realistic in both its goals and its expectations. I highly recommend it. SHOP FOR THE BOOK
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