Intentional Communities Newsletter: November 27, 2010

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The bottom line on Miles Sherts' Conscious Communication is this: if you like Non-Violent Communication, you're going to love this one. Where NVC has changed a generation's communication style by introducing concepts like using "I" statements, talking about feelings and making requests, not demands, Sherts takes things further and unpacks why this kind of communication paradigm is so powerful and effective.

He also offers a range of ways to apply and get at improving our communication with each other. While some folks feel stymied by the formulaic presentation of NVC, this book can help you take in the deeper lessons and find your own path to using more deliberate communication. Some highlights for me include a chart of "Models of Emotional Responsibility" an excellent list of common ways we disconnect from others (in which I recognized several of my own patterns!) and various tools for learning to check in with yourself to better know what you are available for and what's really going on internally.

Sherts writes with a nice mix of clarity and compassion, and is working from over 20 years as a mediator and communication skills teacher for both families and couples. I highly recommend this one for anyone dedicated to working on themselves.

This month, we are offering Conscious Communication for the special price of $14.00, a $3.00 discount.

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