Publisher's Synopsis
Let's be real: communicating with other people can feel like walking through a field of landmines. One wrong word, one awkward pause, and suddenly you're trapped in a conversation you'd rather escape from. But what if you didn't have to navigate the chaos alone? What if, instead, you could actually improve the way you communicate-without leaving a trail of emotional wreckage in your wake?
In The Fine Art of Not Screwing Up Your Conversations, you'll find a healthy dose of sarcasm, wit, and therapeutic tools to help you improve your communication, and start healing those old wounds that are silently sabotaging your ability to connect. Drawing from DBT, CBT, narrative therapy, IFS - Inner Child, and more, this book will teach you not only how to communicate more effectively, but also how to heal past traumas that may be affecting how you talk, listen, and interact with others.
Inside this self-help book, you'll learn how to:
- Finally understand your emotional intelligence (EQ)-because no one wants to have a meltdown over a simple disagreement.
- Recognize and deal with the four styles of communication (hint: not everyone talks the same way you do, and that's okay).
- Communicate with yourself (yes, we're talking about that inner critic that's always telling you you're doing everything wrong).
- Handle the stress of communicating when your body is telling you to run for the hills-because your body's reaction isn't just about the conversation, it's about past baggage too.
- Approach tricky conversations with your partner, kids, parents, coworkers, coparents, and even people with mental health challenges like ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and yes, narcissists.
- Uncover how past trauma might be causing you to shut down or overreact in conversations-and how to start healing those patterns.
- Set healthy boundaries (so you stop apologizing for existing) and learn how to apologize when you genuinely mess up.
- Master digital communication so you don't unintentionally stir the pot in your group chat.
This isn't just a book about "saying the right thing" or "looking good in a conversation." It's about understanding why you feel certain ways in conversations, how to heal those emotional triggers, and how to develop the skills that will allow you to truly connect with others-whether that's your best friend, your family, or your boss.
Ready to stop tripping over your words and start healing your communication wounds? This book will help you get there, one sarcastic tip at a time.
