{"product_id":"why-dont-we-listen-better-communicating-connecting-in-relationships","title":"Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating \u0026 Connecting in Relationships","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter relationships often begin with something deceptively simple: \u003cstrong\u003elearning how to truly listen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of counseling and pastoral experience, \u003cstrong\u003eDr. James C. Petersen\u003c\/strong\u003e offers practical tools for improving communication, reducing misunderstandings and helping people feel genuinely heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than focusing only on what to say, Petersen explores what happens emotionally when conversations become tense and why even well-intentioned people can stop listening to one another. His memorable \u003cstrong\u003e“Flat-Brain” theory\u003c\/strong\u003e provides an approachable way of understanding what can happen when emotions interfere with productive communication. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also introduces Petersen's \u003cstrong\u003eTalker-Listener Card\u003c\/strong\u003e approach, which encourages people to take turns speaking and listening instead of allowing difficult conversations to become arguments. It includes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 listening techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e intended for practical use in everyday relationships. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough Petersen brings extensive pastoral experience to the book, I would \u003cstrong\u003enot market this solely as a Christian marriage book\u003c\/strong\u003e. That's too narrow. The communication principles are intended for marriages, families, friendships, workplaces, churches, counseling situations and other relationships. Google Books classifies it across Christian relationships, interpersonal communication, psychology and marriage\/family subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petersen Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45758306943045,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2648\/2757\/files\/ListenBetter-2.png?v=1789521230","url":"https:\/\/alphaomegachristianbookstore.com\/products\/why-dont-we-listen-better-communicating-connecting-in-relationships","provider":"Alpha \u0026 Omega Thrift Bookshop-Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}