Coping with / advice about communication difficulties Books
The School of Life Press Collaboration: 52 exercises to foster diplomacy,
Book SynopsisThe effectiveness of any organisation or business comes down to how skilled everyone is at collaborating: how well we’re able to explain ourselves, listen to others and approach challenges in a spirit of good will and pragmatism. Luckily, we don’t have to be born with collaborative skills; they can be taught, mastered and regularly rehearsed. With the right tools to hand, we can harmonise diverse backgrounds and thinking styles and end up working fruitfully with people of very different personalities. Collaboration is a tool for helping people work together better: 52 exercises designed to build empathy, insight and trust between colleagues. Intended to transform the atmosphere in teams, it prompts people to participate in a range of tasks and thinking exercises that strengthen their ability to cooperate and lend them insight into how others’ minds work. In a playful and often entertaining way, this toolkit aims to achieve something critical: the creation of a team that can work seamlessly and imaginatively together. Examples Strength Appraisal Everyone should write down what they see as the key strength of every other member of the team (for example, that they’re empathetic, organised or tenacious). Then, going around the room, every team member should have their perceived strengths read out to them. Look out for any common themes that emerge and think about how the wider team’s perceptions might differ from your own. Unscrewing Screw-Ups Take it in turns to share the biggest mistake you’ve made at work – for example, deleting the file for an important presentation, placing an expensive order for the wrong type of printer ink, or forgetting the name of a major client during a meeting. Let the team suggest what lessons might be learned from the screw-up, and how the experience might have been beneficial in the long run.
£23.40
Ebury Publishing Stop Arguing Start Talking
Book SynopsisFor some people, an argument with a loved one is a catastrophe, a sign that a relationship must surely be over, for others a heated discussion is a way of letting off steam, a way of ensuring that passion is kept alive. But what is ''normal'' communication for couples? How can you get past the raised voices or silent disapproval, to listen and understand what is really being said by your partner? Relationships change over time, and the way we communicate does too. This practical, readable and sometimes humorous book, based on over 60 years of cumulative experience from Relate, the marriage guidance experts, will help couples to break free of old patterns of behaviour and avoid using words as weapons when the going gets tough. It will help encourage upfront discussion rather than resorting to nagging, and will give you the skills you need to understand what your partner is really trying to say to you - to bring discussion rather than confrontation back into your relationships.Trade ReviewHere, for once, is a self-help book that is fascinating rather than bossy...Clearly written, sometimes humorous and practical, this book convincingly demonstrates that it is possible to disagree and not fight, to have differences and not lash out. * Mail On Sunday *
£13.49
John Wiley & Sons Inc Hearing Loss For Dummies
Book SynopsisImprove your hearing, enhance your life With new advice on just-released over-the-counter hearing aids Hearing loss can be frustrating, but in fact it's common and treatable. Hearing Loss For Dummies, written by top experts in the field in collaboration with AARP, walks you through how to get the help you need to clearly hear the sounds of lifewhether you're at home, at work, or out and about. And hearing health is critical: Hearing loss can increase your risk of falls and injuries, isolation and depression, and even cognitive decline and dementia. Authors Frank Lin and Nicholas Reed at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine lay out the steps to hearing health: Understanding how hearing worksand how it changes as we ageFinding specialists you can trustDetermining whether you need testing and, if so, where to turnUsing your Hearing Number to monitor how your hearing changes over timeLearning practical solutions for hearing better at home, at work, on the phone, and in restaurants and tTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Understanding Hearing Loss 5 Chapter 1: Cheers to Your Ears! 7 Understanding Why Hearing Loss Happens 8 Hearing takes place over two steps 8 Hearing loss happens as the inner ear wears out 8 Factors that affect your hearing over time 9 Putting Hearing Loss in Context 10 Hearing loss happens to everyone 10 How hearing loss impacts our health and well-being 10 The benefits of addressing hearing loss 12 What You Can Do about Hearing Loss 12 Know your hearing 12 Using communication strategies 14 Hearing technologies 15 Getting the Support You Need 17 Chapter 2: Understanding How Hearing Works 19 What Is Sound? 20 How sound gets its sound 20 What sound “looks” like 21 To Hear, You Need Your Ear! 23 External ear 24 Middle ear 24 Inner ear 25 Hearing with Your Brain 26 Two ears are better than one 27 It’s not just sound — “seeing” what you hear 28 Context matters 28 Pinpointing Where the System Can Break Down 29 When sound quality is poor 29 When the sound can’t get in 29 When the inner ear garbles the encoding of sound 30 When the brain struggles to process sound 31 Experiencing Trouble Hearing 31 Chapter 3: Looking at Types of Hearing Loss and Minimizing Risk 33 Discovering Why Hearing Gets Worse Over Time 34 Knowing the Causes of Hearing Loss Over Time 34 Biological aging processes 35 Cardiovascular risk factors 35 Genetics 36 Minimizing Your Risk for Hearing Loss 37 Noise exposure 37 Keeping your ear heart-healthy 40 Considering Other Conditions That Affect Hearing 41 The almighty ear infection 41 Earwax — ick! 43 Diseases of the ear 45 Medications 45 Causing Tinnitus 46 Tinnitus explained 46 Tinnitus triggers 47 Chapter 4: Realizing What You Lose When You Can’t Hear 49 Communicating Is Like a Game of Catch 49 Hearing loss affects how well you can play catch 50 Why playing catch is sometimes easier or harder 50 Communication and hearing loss in critical situations 51 Watching for a Reduction in Social Interaction 53 Monitoring Mental and Emotional Health 53 What is loneliness? 54 How loneliness hurts your health 54 Looking at hearing loss and loneliness 55 Losing Physical Abilities 55 How hearing affects your physical abilities 55 How hearing affects your balance 56 Dealing with a Decline in Cognitive Function 57 What are cognition and dementia? 57 Hearing loss and dementia — say what? 58 Hearing aids to prevent dementia? 59 Part 2: Evaluating How You Hear 61 Chapter 5: Recognizing Hearing Loss 63 Missing the Signs of Hearing Loss 64 Barely noticeable changes 64 Everyone else is mumbling! 64 Compensating until you can’t 64 Don’t know what you’re missing 65 Sussing Out Whether Your Hearing Has Declined 65 Knowing When to Get Your Hearing Tested 66 Screening, testing, and diagnostics 67 Establishing a baseline 67 Getting regular hearing checkups 69 Knowing when you should get tested immediately 69 Shrugging Off the Stigma of Hearing Loss 70 Caring about your hearing above what other people think 71 It’s okay to wear hearing aids 71 The stigma is fading 72 Chapter 6: Seeing a Hearing Loss Professional and Getting Tested 75 Getting to Know the Hearing Care Team 76 Audiologist: Assessing and addressing hearing loss 76 Otolaryngologist: Comprehensive medical care for the ear 77 Hearing instrument specialist: Focusing on the hearing aid 78 The most important team member: You! 78 Preparing for the Assessment 78 It all starts with history 79 To know the ear is to see the ear 80 Knowing What to Expect during the First Part of the Diagnostic Hearing Test 80 Picking up on pure-tones: “Listen for the beeps” 81 Testing your hearing with air and bone conduction 82 Checking Out Other Hearing Assessment Measures 85 Testing whether sound is getting to the middle and inner ears 85 Measuring your speech understanding 86 Evaluating how the brain reacts to sound 88 Testing when sound is clear but difficult to understand 89 One and Done or a Regular Occurrence? 89 Chapter 7: Making Sense of Your Hearing Test Results 91 Understanding the Importance of Reading Results 92 Introducing the Audiogram: What Does That Graph Mean? 92 Audiogram 101 93 Hearing loss categories on the audiogram 94 Defining Hearing Loss with the Audiogram 96 The Xs and Os of hearing 96 Diving into details of your hearing loss 97 Using the audiogram to make sense of how hearing loss affects you 98 The Hearing Number: An Easier Way to Make Sense of Your Hearing 101 Where the hearing number comes from 101 What the hearing number means to you 102 Does my hearing number change? 102 What to do with your hearing number 103 How to get your hearing number 104 Guiding Your Hearing Health Journey with Your Results 105 Monitor changes in hearing 106 Use it or lose it 106 Part 3: Taking Charge of Your Hearing 107 Chapter 8: Fine-Tuning Your Life to Hearing Loss 109 Discovering Where Adjustments Can Be Made 110 Finding No-Tech Communication Strategies for Everyday Situations 110 Get close 110 Be face-to-face 111 Summarize and repeat (“Huhs” don’t help!) 111 Optimizing Your Listening Environment 112 Turn down any background sounds 112 Avoid reverberation 113 Pick the right restaurants 113 Using Everyday Technology Strategies 115 Closed captioning 115 Voice over internet protocol (VOIP) calls and videocalls 116 Speaking Up for Yourself 117 Ways to identify that you’re having trouble hearing 118 Giving the speaker a solution 118 Practicing self-advocacy 119 Reading about others with hearing loss 120 Seeking Out Support Groups 120 Chapter 9: Looking at How Hearing Aids Work 123 Understanding Hearing Aids 123 The anatomy of a hearing aid: How hearing aids work 124 Hearing aids don’t make all sounds louder 125 Enhancing clarity of sound with hearing aids 126 Checking Out the Different Styles of Hearing Aids 128 Behind-the-ear 128 In-the-ear 132 Weighing the pros and cons of hearing aid styles 133 Chapter 10: Understanding Your Hearing Aid Options 135 Discovering Where to Start for Your Needs 136 Knowing Two Ears Means Two Hearing Aids 136 Is using only one hearing aid harmful? 137 The exception to the rule 137 Choosing a Prescription Hearing Aid 138 Working with a professional to purchase hearing aids 138 Customizing your hearing aids with a professional 140 Navigating the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Pathway 143 The basics of OTC hearing aids 143 Deciding where to buy your OTC hearing aid 146 How to choose from too many options 147 When to seek professional assistance with OTC hearing aids 148 Choosing Basic or Premium Hearing Aids 149 Chapter 11: You’ve Got Hearing Aids: Now What? 151 Setting Expectations Is Key 151 Getting Used to Your Hearing Aids 153 Practice makes perfect 153 Activities to get used to hearing aids 154 Trust the process 156 Adjusting and Manipulating Your Hearing Aids 156 Working with batteries 157 Putting hearing aids in your ears 158 Changing the sound of hearing aids 159 Caring for and Maintaining Your Hearing Aids 160 Establishing a maintenance routine 160 Avoiding situations that are bad for your hearing aids 163 Troubleshooting common problems with hearing aids 164 Knowing When It’s Time to Upgrade Your Hearing Aid to a New Generation 165 Chapter 12: Technology That Boosts Hearing and Hearing Aids 167 Captioning Your Life 168 Using captions on TV 168 Obtaining and using captioned phones (They’re free!) 168 Captioning in video conference calls 169 CART for live sessions 169 Outfitting Your Home with Hearing-Friendly Tech 170 Talking about Integration Technology 171 Working with Bluetooth and hearing aids 171 Navigating smartphone apps 172 Checking Out Hearing Aid Accessories 172 Using a remote control 173 Trying out a remote microphone 173 Connecting to the TV 175 Streaming all your devices 177 The Mighty Telecoil: Getting a Direct Connection to Sound Signals 178 Looping in telecoils in public spaces 178 Telecoils and telephones 180 Telecoil with FM and infrared systems 180 Has Bluetooth replaced telecoils? (No!) 181 Sounding Out Personal Amplifiers 182 Demystifying PSAPs versus hearing aids 182 The reality of using PSAPs 183 Navigating the unregulated amplifier marketplace 183 Will OTC hearing aids replace PSAPs? 184 Chapter 13: Medical and Surgical Treatment of Hearing Loss 185 Looking into Medications That Treat Hearing Loss 186 Using steroids for sudden hearing loss 186 Taking medications for problems with the external or middle ear 187 Checking Out Different Surgeries for Hearing Loss 188 Surgeries for conductive hearing loss 188 Surgery for sensorineural hearing loss 189 Other surgically implantable hearing devices 192 Part 4: Supporting Hearing Needs 195 Chapter 14: Helping Those with Hearing Loss 197 Noting How Hearing Loss Influences Relationships 198 Understanding Hearing Loss from the Other Side 198 Emotions that often accompany hearing loss 199 Realizing hearing aids don’t cure hearing loss 199 Discovering How to Be a Good Communication Partner 200 Move close and speak face-to-face 201 Repeat and reword 201 Speak slowly and clearly 201 Get your partner’s attention before speaking 202 Choose the right environments for conversations 202 Using technologies to help communication 202 Figuring Out Hearing and Communication Needs 203 Noticing non-verbal cues 203 Using the hearing number as a guide 204 Supporting People on Their Hearing Care Journey 204 Chapter 15: Paying for Hearing Care 207 Paying for Hearing Services 207 Hearing testing 208 Medical and surgical evaluation 208 Hearing rehabilitative support services 208 Breaking Down Hearing Aid Costs 210 Weighing out-of-pocket-options 211 Checking on insurance coverage options for hearing aids 212 Looking to the future: Over-the-counter hearing aids 215 Tapping into Veterans Administration benefits 216 Seeking charitable foundations 216 Using health savings and flexible spending accounts 216 Chapter 16: Your Rights as Someone with Hearing Loss 217 Looking into Disability and Hearing Loss 218 How do you define disability? 218 How to follow a social model of disability 218 Understanding the Role of the Americans with Disabilities Act 220 Discouraging disability discrimination in the workplace 220 Accessibility and accommodations in public 220 Focusing on telephones and television 221 Navigating the Social Security Administration Disability Benefits 221 Determining hearing loss for Social Security disability benefits 222 Considering Claims for SSDI 224 Looking at Supplemental Security Income 225 Initiating a claim 225 Advocating to Advance Your Hearing Rights 225 Advocating for change 225 Improving organization policy 226 Part 5: The Part of Tens 227 Chapter 17: Ten (Plus One) Considerations When Purchasing Hearing Aids 229 Paying More Does Not Guarantee Better Outcomes 230 Selecting from the Many Styles 230 Choosing a Brand 232 Seeking Hearing Aids with Telecoils 233 Powering Your Hearing Aid with Rechargeable Batteries 233 Deciding on Open or Closed Fit 234 Insuring Your Hearing Aids with a Trial Period Warranty 234 Customizing and Supporting Your Hearing Aids 235 Monitoring Health with Hearing Aids 236 Accessorizing Your Hearing Aids 236 Setting Expectations and Practicing 237 Chapter 18: Ten Everyday Strategies to Hear Better 239 Get Close and Face-to-Face 239 Recognize the Hearing Needs of the People You’re Talking With 240 Turn Down the Background Sounds 240 Don’t Just Ask “Huh?” 241 Choose Good Listening Environments 241 Use Closed Captioning 241 Wear Headphones When Listening to Music or Watching Media 242 Use Video Calls or VOIP When Calling Others 242 Customize the Hearing and Sound Features on Your Smartphone 243 Know Your Hearing Number 243 Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Hearing Loss 245 Hearing Loss Is Just Part of Getting Older so It Can’t Be That Important 245 My Hearing Is Fine; It’s Just That Everyone Is Mumbling 246 Trouble Hearing? Just Have People Shout! 246 I’ll Wait to Get My Hearing Tested Until I Notice a Problem 246 I’ll Address My Hearing Loss Later When It Gets Really Bad 247 I Have Hearing Loss Now I Need Hearing Aids? 247 Hearing Aids Fix Your Hearing 248 I Can Just Put in My Hearing Aids and They’ll Work Fine 248 A Cochlear Implant Is Only for People Who Are Completely Deaf 249 I Should Keep My Hearing Loss to Myself 249 Index 251
£16.14
HarperCollins Focus The Perfect Story
Book SynopsisCome for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead.” —Adam GrantLearn how to take any story and make it perfect—from storytelling expert Karen Eber, whose popular TED Talk on the subject continues to be a source of inspiration for millions.What makes a story perfect? How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion?We live in a story world. Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself, build connection and trust, create new thinking, bring meaning to data, and even influence decision-making. But how do you turn a good story into a great story that informs, influences, and inspires?In The Perfect Story, Karen Eber—leadership consultant, professional keynote storyteller, and TED speaker—shares the science of storytelling to teach you to:Leverage the Five Factory Settings of the Brain tTrade Review'We all love hearing a great story, but surprisingly few of us know how to tell one. Karen Eber is one of those few, and in this book, she shares her secrets. Come for the engrossing content, and stay for the lessons that might just change how you talk, write, and lead.' * ADAM GRANT, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential; host of the TED podcast Re:Thinking *'Storytelling is at the heart of every company, project, and meaningful connection. Great stories unite, inspire, and even challenge thinking. Karen Eber shares the steps for building the perfect story for each audience. The Perfect Story will change the way you think about stories and will become a trusted resource you reach for frequently.' * RANDI ZUCKERBERG, New York Times bestselling author of Dot Complicated and Pick Three; CEO of Hug and Zuckerberg Media *'Whether CEO of a company, leader of a team, creator of promotional materials, or simply someone who enjoys hanging out with friends, anyone can benefit from becoming a better storyteller. This delightful book masterfully explains how. Supported by research and packed with engaging stories (of course!), The Perfect Story should be at the top of your reading list this year.' * AMY C. EDMONDSON, Professor of Leadership & Management, Harvard Business School; author of Right Kind of Wrong *The Perfect Story is the perfect book for both novice and seasoned storytellers who need to improve the impact of their creations. Using the latest science, concrete examples, and checklists, The Perfect Story will immediately improve what we all do to influence others--tell stories. * PAUL J. ZAK, Ph.D., Author of Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happiness *'The Perfect Story is an indispensable resource for professionals in leadership and business seeking to master the art of storytelling. The book's comprehensive approach provides readers with the tools to create inspiring visions and missions for their companies, deliver captivating speeches, and build beloved brands. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to master the art of storytelling and take their leadership and business skills to the next level.' * MARSHALL GOLDSMITH, Thinkers50 #1 Executive Coach; New York Times best-selling author of What Got You Here Won’t Get You There *'Karen Eber has combined theory and practice to provide us the ultimate toolbox for narrative excellence. If you're trying to communicate with greater intention and effectiveness, this book is for you.' * DANIEL H. PINK, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, A Whole New Mind, and Drive *The heart of great stories and communications is purpose and precision. The Perfect Story demonstrates how to develop engaging stories for each audience. Karen masterfully weaves in stories that draw you in while offering readers practical steps and tools. If you are looking to be a more memorable and effective communicator, The Perfect Story is for you. * DORIE CLARK, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game and executive education faculty —Duke University Fuqua School of Business *Through real-world examples and practical steps, The Perfect Story shows you how to develop a compelling story, tailor it to your audience and deliver it with authenticity and impact. Whether you are looking to inspire your team, expand thinking, or build empathy and trust, this book will guide you through telling great stories * FRANCES FREI, Ph.D., Professor: Harvard Business School; Author of Unleashed *
£17.00
Dundurn Group Ltd Locked In Locked Out
Book SynopsisCan there be life after a brainstem stroke?After Dr. Shawn Jennings, a busy family physician, suffered a brainstem stroke on May 13, 1999, he woke from a coma locked inside his body, aware and alert but unable to communicate or move. Once he regained limited movement in his left arm, he began typing his story, using one hand and a lot of patience. With unexpected humour and tender honesty, Shawn shares his experiences in his struggle for recovery and acceptance of his life after the stroke. He affirms that even without achieving a full recovery life is still worth it.
£12.59
Rethink Press SAY IT NOW! SAY IT RIGHT!: How to Handle Tough or
Book SynopsisKeeping silent in critical moments results in lost opportunity, broken relationships, and disastrous decisions. SAY IT NOW! SAY IT RIGHT! is a straightforward look at the problem people and organizations face by not speaking up. Despite the digital revolution, we are connecting more but communicating less. SAY IT NOW! SAY IT RIGHT! gives tips and scripts to find your voice and speak up at those critical moments in a way that your message has impact and acceptance.
£14.39
Watkins Media Limited Watch Your Language: Why Conversations Go Wrong
Book SynopsisWatch Your Language makes good communication easy, offering a huge range of case studies, easy-to-absorb concepts such as the Bad Place and the Tangle, and a unique "talking heads" page design that dissects examples of problematic conversations. It explains exactly why our daily conversations go wrong, how to respond when they do and provides tips on how to stop them from deteriorating in the first place. Communications expert Rob Kendall draws on over 30 years of experience to reveal: How to avoid conversations escalating into destructive arguments How to prepare for and conduct challenging conversations How to avoid defensiveness and emotional lockdown How to read the warning signals that a conversation is going off-track Short digestible chapters look at a wide variety of conversational scenarios, showing how to have rewarding and effective interactions with everyone in your life – from your partner, parents and children to your colleagues, boss and neighbours.
£11.69
Practical Inspiration Publishing A Stuttering Revolution: Don’t fix your stutter,
Book SynopsisFeel like your stutter dominates every waking second of your life?You’re not alone. An estimated 70 million adults world-wide have a stutter. Many believe their lives will be significantly limited by the way they speak, but it doesn’t have to be that way . Aged 17, Paul stopped trying to ‘fix’ his stutter, and over a long and succesful career has designed a unique, five-step road map to help him become so much more than his stutter : it can help you do the same.This is a powerful and practical book that focuses on what you love to do and guides you to create the life you really want and deserve.Trade ReviewAn informative, thought-provoking and motivational book (which) shows the right mixture of empathy and a supportive/encouraging tone to help people be more than they can be. - STAMMA The British Stammering AssociationTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionDon’t be defined by your stutterInspiration for this bookTwo stories to illustrate my journeyYour storyPart 1: My life and lessons learnedEarly yearsA first life fail, at age 11In search of a cureThe ups and downs of senior schoolStarting workCollege catastrophesDo you care about what others think?Part 2: Your life, using the lessons learnedGet ready to change your lifeA self-help manual for youStep 1: DesireStep 2: AmbitionStep 3: PassionStep 4: StrengthsStep 5: SuccessFive practical skills to make your new life real!Skill 1: Success Action Process – translating your thoughts into actionsSkill 2: Mental Metal – developing your mental strengthSkill 3: Time-shifting – making time to create your new lifeSkill 4: A Success Workbook – reflecting on what does and doesn’t workSkill 5. Brilliant Networking – finding role models gets you faster resultsPart 3: ConclusionA stuttering revolutionA personal revelationNext, you’ll be saying you’ve benefited from having a stutterDon’t fix your stutter, fix your lifeAppendicesSuccess Summary SheetOrganizations with contact details – support for people who stutterFurther resourcesReferencesIndex
£13.49
Practical Inspiration Publishing A Stuttering Revolution: Don’t fix your stutter,
Book SynopsisFeel like your stutter dominates every waking second of your life?You’re not alone. An estimated 70 million adults world-wide have a stutter. Many believe their lives will be significantly limited by the way they speak, but it doesn’t have to be that way . Aged 17, Paul stopped trying to ‘fix’ his stutter, and over a long and succesful career has designed a unique, five-step road map to help him become so much more than his stutter : it can help you do the same.This is a powerful and practical book that focuses on what you love to do and guides you to create the life you really want and deserve.Trade ReviewAn informative, thought-provoking and motivational book (which) shows the right mixture of empathy and a supportive/encouraging tone to help people be more than they can be. - STAMMA The British Stammering AssociationTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsIntroductionDon’t be defined by your stutterInspiration for this bookTwo stories to illustrate my journeyYour storyPart 1: My life and lessons learnedEarly yearsA first life fail, at age 11In search of a cureThe ups and downs of senior schoolStarting workCollege catastrophesDo you care about what others think?Part 2: Your life, using the lessons learnedGet ready to change your lifeA self-help manual for youStep 1: DesireStep 2: AmbitionStep 3: PassionStep 4: StrengthsStep 5: SuccessFive practical skills to make your new life real!Skill 1: Success Action Process – translating your thoughts into actionsSkill 2: Mental Metal – developing your mental strengthSkill 3: Time-shifting – making time to create your new lifeSkill 4: A Success Workbook – reflecting on what does and doesn’t workSkill 5. Brilliant Networking – finding role models gets you faster resultsPart 3: ConclusionA stuttering revolutionA personal revelationNext, you’ll be saying you’ve benefited from having a stutterDon’t fix your stutter, fix your lifeAppendicesSuccess Summary SheetOrganizations with contact details – support for people who stutterFurther resourcesReferencesIndex
£21.24
Karnac Books Primitive Bodily Communications in Psychotherapy:
Book SynopsisEvery psychotherapist will be familiar with what it means to experience the hatred and despair of their most vulnerable patients in the midst of a psychotherapy session. Most often these patients will manage to express their feelings verbally, but what about those who never developed the capacity to speak? Or those who are capable of talking, but carry a complex range of unprocessed embodied feelings that cannot be verbally expressed? Some patients must rely on another type of language in order to communicate their dissociative states of mind.Primitive Bodily Communications explores how the talking cure' can still work when words fail and the body talks.' Non-verbal communication can be thought of as a form of body language and, even though this is a topic not frequently discussed, many practitioners have experienced working with people who communicate through the use of their bodies. The book does not refer to bodily communications as primitive because we see them as inferior to verbal language, but simply because they point to the beginnings of psychological development, to primary ways of being and relating, as well as to enduring aspects of ourselves.The contributors explore the topic of primitive bodily communications in the context of intellectual disability, eating disorders and bodily neglect, focusing on the communicative aspect of bodily expressions within the therapeutic relationship. A wide spectrum of clinical cases illustrates how these patients can reach a state of better physical and emotional containment and, when possible, of verbal communication.
£28.49
