See more of this title: Healing Conversations: What to Say When You Don't Know What to Say

Whether it's the loss of a job, a marriage, or a life, in today's 24/7 world we're increasingly faced with uncomfortable situations where we don't know what to say yet we're called upon to quickly respond -- online or in person. We may fumble, avoid contact, or simply walk away perplexed, thinking we have done a bad job of responding to our friends, family, neighbors, clients, and co-workers. How do we pause, listen, and offer comfort in those hard moments? Filled with touching stories, this practical guide helps us step into someone else's shoes so that we can empathetically learn how to respond in times of need. The revised compact edition includes a new introduction, index and short reflections at the end of each chapter to help readers become more comfortable and effective when offering or accepting comfort in their demanding lives.

An ideal resource for learning how to give or ask for support when facing life's challenges.

This revised edition of "Healing Conversations" offers help for anyone faced with an uncomfortable challenge, transition, or loss. This practical guide will help you step into someone else's shoes so that you can offer, ask for, or receive comfort. The book includes reflections at the end of each chapter that can help you think more deeply about how to incorporate the principles of healing conversations and intentional kindness into your life. Offers sensitive advise for discussing life's most serious transitions-death, sickness, divorce, and much more New introduction to this edition Explains how to determine if our help is truly useful and how to respect boundaries Author is four-time regional Emmy Award winner, executive coach, writer, communicator, and media producer Offers practical spiritual advice for knowing how to respond to those who are sick, troubled, or in crisis.

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