"Why Don't We Listen Better?"

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses "Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships" by James C. Petersen that highlights the difference between listening and hearing and between really engaging with others in meaningful communication versus simply exchanging words. The paper looks at Peterson's view of the self and shows how Paterson offers effective strategies to improve our personal communication processes.

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Introduction
You and I: A Personal Reflection
A Look at Peterson's View of the Self
Doing and Living the Peterson Approach

From the Paper:

"Of course, I know how to communicate--I know how to talk, and I can hear everything people say to me, what more do I need to do? Why do I need to read a book, in isolation, in the privacy of my study that attempts to tell me how I should communicate with others? However, individuals who have such a reaction to the title of Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships by James C. Petersen (2007) should remember that there is a difference between listening and hearing, between really engaging with others in meaningful communication versus simply exchanging words. Peterson's text attempts to give the reader effective strategies to improve personal communication processes. His approach can be useful to pastors, counselors, teachers, or simply everyone involved in a relationship who wants to improve his or her communication skills."

Sample of Sources Used:

• James Peterson, Why Don't We Listen Better? Communicating and Connecting in Relationships, (New York: Peterson Publications, 2007)

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