Essential tools to help sharpen your communication skills by learning to listen

To listen actively is to listen with complete attention and an engaged mind and body. And, while it may come naturally to some, it’s also a skill that can be honed through practice. Active Listening Techniques will help you do just that, so you can ensure the people around you feel respected, understood, and heard.

Through 30 practical communication tools, you’ll acquire the skills you need to better get your message across, allowing you to cultivate healthier personal relationships, achieve greater career success, and more.

This guide to listening skills for adults helps you:

• Learn the basics―Discover the importance of paraphrasing, nonverbal cues, emotional labeling, mirroring, validation, and other fundamental techniques.
• Put your skills to use―Each communication tool includes an illustrative anecdote, as well as digestible strategies to help you apply the concept to your everyday life.
• Manage conflict―Learn how invaluable being an active listener is when it comes to navigating difficult or emotionally charged situations.

Learn how to develop stronger connections through these simple and effective listening exercises.

Take control of your anger with cognitive behavioral therapy exercises

Everyone gets angry sometimes, but when angry outbursts start to affect your well-being and your relationships, it can be tough to rein those feelings in on your own. The CBT Workbook for Anger Management can help you stay clearheaded in upsetting situations with easy cognitive behavioral therapy techniques you can use any time anger strikes.

What sets this book apart:

• The power of CBT—Learn why CBT is the ideal therapy for anger management and how it can help you reframe your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in the moment.
• Hands-on healing—Explore an organized, write-in workbook format that features journal entries and open-ended questions to inspire reflection and understanding.
• Better communication—Find tips and advice for processing your emotions as they arise and resolving conflicts effectively.

Get started today with evidence-based anger management techniques that can help you feel calm and in control in every scenario.