Reaching Out: Interpersonal Effectiveness and Self-Actualization: International Edition (10e)

Now in its tenth edition, Reaching Out, the most comprehensive, practical and applied text available on interpersonal skills, remains squarely focused on the dynamics found in virtually all interpersonal relationships. With new information about online interaction and relationships, expanded content on barriers to communication, and revised content throughout, the text continues to keep pace with the latest theories, sources of interpersonal communication and research in the field. With an engaging and an accessible language that makes the content come alive for readers, this text is an especially effective resource for learning about and teaching the basic interpersonal skills. No matter what occupations or relationships students undertake, their success will largely be determined by how skilled they are interpersonally. With this effective resource on hand for learning about the basic interpersonal skills, its audience will begin a journey of continuous improvement.

Contents

Exercises

Preface

Chapter 1 -- The Importance of Interpersonal Skills

Chapter 2 -- Self-Disclosure

Chapter 3 -- Developing and Maintaining Trust

Chapter 4 -- Increasing Your Communications Skills

Chapter 5 -- Expressing Your Feelings Verbally

Chapter 6 -- Expressing Your Feelings Nonverbally

Chapter 7 -- Helpful Listening and Responding

Chapter 8 -- Resolving Interpersonal Conflicts

Chapter 9 -- Anger, Stress, and Managing Feelings

Chapter 10 -- Barriers to Interpersonal Effectiveness

Epilogue

Appendix

Glossary

References

Index

• NEW–Online interaction and relationships–are now well-represented in several of the chapters skills and examples.
• NEW–Once again includes a full chapter on Barriers to Effective Relationships–the chapter content has been updated and revised to include such barriers as anxiety and fear, shyness, self-blame, and stereotyping and prejudice, as well as the importance of optimism in overcoming potential barriers.
• NEW–Chapter 1 has been significantly revised and updated.

• Features an experiential approach with many exercises built into the theoretical framework of the text–making it even more useful to today's students.
• Text’s unique perspective reflects current concerns and situations that cross disciplines to affect relationships across time in a realistic way.
• The skill-building exercises, examples, and theory-to-practice applications–extend throughout the text.
• Features important content on how to express anger in constructive ways–will equip students with valuable application to perhaps the most difficult aspect of managing relationships.
• The entire book has been extensively edited and designed to ensure a concise and readable presentation– resulting in a friendly, accessible style that engages student interest.
• References and citations include the most current and useful research information available. 
• Features the latest and most exciting theory and research on all aspects of communicating effectively–including “Self-Disclosure” (Chapter 2), “Developing and Maintaining Trust” (Chapter 3), “Increasing Your Communication Skills” (Chapter 4), and “Resolving Interpersonal Conflicts” (Chapter 8).
• Accompanied by a wealth of resources for the instructor–including test questions and PowerPoint presentations for each chapter–all available electronically by contacting your local sales representative.