{"product_id":"messages-the-communication-skills-book-paperback","title":"Messages: The Communication Skills Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatthew McKay\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMartha Davis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003ePatrick Fanning\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMany people assume that good communicators possess an intrinsic talent for speaking and listening to others, a gift that can't be learned or improved. The reality is that communication skills are developed with deliberate effort and practice, and learning to understand others and communicate your ideas more clearly will improve every facet of your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMessages\u003c\/i\u003e has already helped thousands of people build communication skills and cultivate better relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and partners. With this fully revised and updated fourth edition, you'll discover new skills to help you communicate your ideas more effectively and become a better listener. Learn how to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead body language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop skills for couples communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNegotiate and resolve conflicts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunicate with family members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle group interactions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTalk to children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster public speaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrepare for job interviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new edition features a much-needed chapter on digital communication. Effective communication can easily be compromised when you're not able to read your conversation partner's body language, facial expression, or vocal tone. This chapter teaches you how to express yourself well via phone, email, texting, and video--all the skills you need to thrive in the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew McKay, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books, including\u003ci\u003e The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSelf-Esteem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThoughts and Feelings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWhen Anger Hurts\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eACT on Life Not on Anger\u003c\/i\u003e. McKay received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology, and specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatrick Fanning \u003c\/b\u003eis a professional writer in the mental health field, and founder of a men's support group in Northern California. He has authored and coauthored eight self-help books, including \u003ci\u003eSelf-Esteem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThoughts and Feelings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCouple Skills\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMind and Emotions\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartha Davis, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, was a psychologist in the department of psychiatry at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center in Santa Clara, CA, where she practiced individual, couple, and group psychotherapy for more than thirty years prior to her retirement. She is coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThoughts and Feelings \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 336\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 01, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770259505440,"sku":"9781684031719","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d6acc91cd55731d12fcdfc2c48b0de3a.webp?v=1780368059","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/messages-the-communication-skills-book-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}