Maret Maxwell, PhD
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Communication
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Difficult Conversations
The material in this book was prepared by the Harverd Negotiation Project who provides training to the US State Department. A very powerful model of what makes some conversations so very hard to hold. Includes practical techniques for holding difficult conversations in ways that are both comfortable and productive.
 
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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk
A practical guide to improving communication with your kids. The book includes specific skills and exercises to help you develop those skills. Includes helping children deal with feelings, engaging cooperation, and encouraging autonomy. An practical illustration of applying the techniques can be found under the Useful Information tab.
 
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Messages
A very complete overview of all forms of interpersonal communication from the intimate to the public. This is the best general reference on communication that I have found. The topics can be explored more in the companion workbook.
 
 
Change
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Changing for Good
A six stage program for change with a focus on changing habits such as smoking or over eating. Provides simple assessments to determine your state of change and readiness to move forward.
 
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Transitions
Changes in life and business are often confusing and intimidating. This book does a very nice job of describing the stages of the transistion starting with the old way of doing things ending when the new way is sustainable. Included are the approaches for successfully navigating through eachof the stages.
 
 
Personal Growth
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Taming Your Gremlin
A wonderfully written and illustrated guide to mastering the inner talk of doubt and fear that keeps us from playiing our best.
 
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The Four Agreements
Based upon the tradition of Toltec wisdom, this book provides some very practical guidelines to achieving a life of personal balance.
 
Maret Maxwell, PhD
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