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This accessible guide combines evidence-based research with practical experience to help develop effective communication skills for navigating difficult or challenging situations.

The book delves into what it means to be an effective and confident communicator, before addressing how to approach those often-avoided difficult conversations. Key features include:

  • Strategies for tackling tough topics, from handling emotional outbursts to addressing both conscious and unconscious reactions.
  • Approaches for discussing sensitive issues like trauma, sexuality, gender, race, and serious concerns.
  • Engaging case studies, scenarios, activities, and top tips to support discussions.
  • Practical advice on how to enhance communication skills and prevent difficult conversations from escalating.
  • Exploring concepts and techniques that can be applied across various professions and in personal life as well.

The authors emphasize the importa

Difficult Conversations in Education Health and

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      Publisher Taylor & Francis
      Published 6 June 2025
      ISBN-13 9781032559841
      978-1032559841
      ISBN-10 1032559845
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      Teaching of students with different educational needs

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This accessible guide combines evidence-based research with practical experience to help develop effective communication skills for navigating difficult or challenging situations.

      The book delves into what it means to be an effective and confident communicator, before addressing how to approach those often-avoided difficult conversations. Key features include:

      • Strategies for tackling tough topics, from handling emotional outbursts to addressing both conscious and unconscious reactions.
      • Approaches for discussing sensitive issues like trauma, sexuality, gender, race, and serious concerns.
      • Engaging case studies, scenarios, activities, and top tips to support discussions.
      • Practical advice on how to enhance communication skills and prevent difficult conversations from escalating.
      • Exploring concepts and techniques that can be applied across various professions and in personal life as well.

      The authors emphasize the importa

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