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Interpersonal Communication: A Mindful Approach to Relationships 2nd Edition
No full textInterpersonal communication is the way we connect with others. Whether engaging with a spouse, a coworker, a close friend, or a stranger, our daily lives are defined by the messages we send and receive. Interpersonal Communication guides students through the complex landscape of human interaction, helping them navigate relationships in the twenty-first century.
A Mindful Perspective
What distinguishes this textbook is its integration of mindfulness into the study of communication. Moving beyond simple skills training, the text encourages students to engage in mindful awareness and mindful practice. By learning to be fully present, open, and non-judgmental, students develop the ability to communicate with intention rather than reacting on “autopilot.”
Bridging Theory and Life
This book provides a user-friendly guide to the theories and research that underpin our understanding of relationships. It breaks down social scientific concepts—such as statistical relationships and differences—making them accessible and relevant. Students will explore how communication fulfills basic human needs for control, inclusion, and affection, and how it shapes physical health, identity, and professional success.
Key Features: Practical Resources: Highlights the availability of a free Student Workbook to reinforce learning through activities and reflection. Mindfulness Framework: A distinct approach that fosters ethical, compassionate, and effective communication habits. Comprehensive Scope: Covers a wide range of contexts including verbal/nonverbal communication, culture, conflict, friendship, family, and the workplace. Digital Age Relevance: Examines the role of technology and mediated communication in modern relationships.https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/oer-ost/1037/thumbnail.jp
Grandma\u27s Rocking Chair
No full textStep into a world of gentle memories and timeless love with Grandma\u27s Rocking Chair, a beautifully illustrated children\u27s book that celebrates the magic of family traditions.
From crawling up the stairs to playing hide-and-seek under air mattresses, Brittney\u27s visits to Grandma\u27s house are filled with joy. But nothing compares to the comfort of Grandma\u27s rocking chair-a place where stories are shared, giggles echo, and love is felt deeply.
As Brittney grows, the chair becomes a cherished symbol of connection, passed down from her grandmother, who once sat in it with her own grandma. Through floods, moves, and milestones, the rocking chair remains a constant-a vessel of warmth, wisdom, and wonder.
Featuring soft watercolor illustrations that evoke the gentle rhythm of rocking and reading, Grandma\u27s Rocking Chair is a tender tribute to the bonds that shape us and the stories that live on in our hearts. Perfect for bedtime reading, family story time, or gifting to someone special, this book reminds us that the simplest things-a chair, a story, a hug-can hold the greatest meaning.https://knightscholar.geneseo.edu/old-elbows/1004/thumbnail.jp