Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 192
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Trim: 6¼ x 9½
978-1-5381-0739-3 • Hardback • February 2018 • $117.00 • (£90.00)
978-1-5381-0740-9 • Paperback • February 2018 • $33.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-5381-0741-6 • eBook • February 2018 • $31.00 • (£25.00)
Randy Fujishin is professor emeritus at West Valley College, where he worked as a counselor in the student mental health center and taught communication and clinical psychology for thirty-eight years. He is a family and child therapist, conference speaker, and author of several books in the field of human communication, including The Art of Communication, Creating Effective Groups, and Discovering the Leader Within.
Chapter 1Giving in RelationshipsChapter 2Accepting Yourself and OthersChapter 3Communicating for ConnectionChapter 4Listening for UnderstandingChapter 5Asking QuestionsChapter 6Flowing with ConflictChapter 7Forgiving OthersChapter 8Enlarging OthersChapter 9Showing You CareChapter 10Encouraging Growth
I prefer this book to a traditional textbook because of its readability, affordability, and level of complexity. This book resonates with a diverse population of students.
— Skye Gentile, Cabrillo College
This book offers an alternative perspective in exploring and understanding interpersonal relationships. It serves its purpose well, and it stands out among all the others currently available in the field.
— Jianglong Wang, Western Washington University
This is one of the best well-read and embraced readings I have ever had in any of my classes. I believe that is because Fujishin touches on some of the most important aspects of human relationships, be it parenting, friendship, or intimate alliances. In addition to using the book for my classroom reading, I will be purchasing several copies to give as gifts.
— Claire Muller-Moseley, Skyline College
New features
Sections on important interpersonal communication skills, including: acceptance as a basis for healthy relationships, asking questions that deepen romantic relationships, dealing with relationship loss, and the role of solitude in personal growth
Essential material on the effects of technology on face-to-face communication, including: using technology to connect with others, preventing cell-phone barriers to face-to-face interactions, and taking mini-vacations from technology
Exercises at the end of every chapter focusing on using digital technology to strengthen long-term relationships