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Based on her proven techniques, Suzette Haden Elgin gives parents, teachers, youth workers, law enforcement personnel, and anyone who needs to talk effectively with children a system of language behaviour that makes the task of communication easier and more effective.

Table of Contents
Using the Language Traffic Rules.

Managing the English Verbal Attack Patterns.

Using Three-Part Messages.

Using the Satir Modes.

Using the Sensory Modes.

Special Communication Problems.

Conclusion.

Additional Resources.

The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense--An Overview.

Bibliography.

Index.

The Gentle Art of Communicating With Kids

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 21/03/1996
      ISBN13: 9780471039969, 978-0471039969
      ISBN10: 0471039969
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      Communication studies Child and developmental psychology

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Based on her proven techniques, Suzette Haden Elgin gives parents, teachers, youth workers, law enforcement personnel, and anyone who needs to talk effectively with children a system of language behaviour that makes the task of communication easier and more effective.

      Table of Contents
      Using the Language Traffic Rules.

      Managing the English Verbal Attack Patterns.

      Using Three-Part Messages.

      Using the Satir Modes.

      Using the Sensory Modes.

      Special Communication Problems.

      Conclusion.

      Additional Resources.

      The Gentle Art of Verbal Self-Defense--An Overview.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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