Author and Therapist Debra Roberts Shares Her Simple, Proven Method for Better Communication in "The Relationship Protocol"®
OYSTER BAY, N.Y., Feb. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Everyone has experienced it – an ordinary conversation with a friend or family member suddenly becomes a full-blown argument, and fixing the broken lines of communication seems impossible. Insecurity replaces confidence, and both parties withdraw to their safe places. A new book from Debra Roberts, LCSW, offers practical suggestions for becoming a stronger communicator and avoiding tension in life's most important relationships.
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"The Relationship Protocol: How to Talk, Defuse and Build Healthier Relationships" is not about winning arguments. It's about cultivating healthier relationships – closer family bonds, truer friendships and more honest, productive business partnerships. Social worker Debra Roberts' book is a blueprint for how to talk, listen, and defuse conflict and tension. The first step might be as basic as saying, "I want to get along better with you."
"The Relationship Protocol" grew out of the communication method that Roberts developed during her 20-plus year career working with individuals in difficult relationships. "I have always believed that if I could teach people how to communicate better, they would experience more satisfying relationships," remarked Roberts. "'The Relationship Protocol' gives people those basic tools and shows them realistic, simple ways to have healthy and fulfilling relationships. Throughout the years, I've seen the positive results of this method with hundreds of clients; it's a useful and straightforward way to improve communication, impacting every facet of everyday life."
In "The Relationship Protocol," Roberts' guidelines for healthier conversations and relationships are written in easy-to-understand language. The book's tone, meanwhile, is friendly and accessible rather than academic so as to appeal to general readers.
Roberts adds: "All human relationships are challenging from time to time. Conflict is natural and unavoidable. The important thing is how we deal with that conflict. Too often, people lose perspective when arguing and say things they quickly regret. My mission with 'The Relationship Protocol' is to help people be more thoughtful with their words, have more confidence when discussing sensitive topics and be more in control when expressing their feelings."
Included in "The Relationship Protocol" are more than 60 case examples, which provide solid demonstrations of communication techniques in action. Clear text boxes highlight the most critical points. And, in the words of one reader: "Anyone considering divorce, please read this book first."
The complete first chapter and table of contents of "The Relationship Protocol" are available for browsing at http://therelationshipprotocol.com/. "The Relationship Protocol" is now for sale on Amazon.com, CreateSpace.com, BarnesandNoble.com and BookRevue.com.
About the Author
Debra M. Roberts is a licensed certified social worker with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit and private practice, specializing in relationship therapy. She earned her master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. The Relationship Protocol® model grew out of her extensive experience working with people in relationships.
Contact:
Debra M. Roberts, LCSW
Email
(516) 624-6768
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