Why Don't We Listen Better? : Communicating and Connecting Relationships
Dr. James Petersen

With a light touch and sensible techniques, Dr. Jim Petersen distills years of counseling and pastoral ministry into an informal volume loaded with practical tips, examples and techniques to practice.

His book highlights our cultures courtroom like communication that often puts people at odds with each other. Most people think they listen well but don't and folks walk away unheard, misunderstood and disconnected.Readers will chuckle in recognition at the tongue in cheek but spot on flat brain theory of emotions.

It shows how and why we get upset and confused in tense situations and what to do about it. It lays the practical groundwork to better manage emotionally loaded situations.This book shows communication that works and is equally appropriate for professionals, such as pastors and therapists and for the general public.

The ingenious Talker Listener Card gives a taking turn method to end arguing as we know it. It works for couples, business relationships, church listening programs, counselors, group discussions and the family dinner table listening game.

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