My goal was to write a short, easy-to-read book with suggestions the reader could begin to use immediately. As a therapist I know that learning, strengthening and refining the skills of communication is an issue with almost everyone. Hopefully, these suggestions will give you a head start on that path.

Communication is basically listening and responding. Sounds easy enough, doesn't it? Communication can become easy and healthy if you commit to learning the Plane Before Speaking suggestions that can smooth out some of the rough edges of how you communicate now.

Healthy communication creates better conversations, better relationships, and improves self esteem. It also increases intimacy, reduces stress, and eliminates so much conflict. If you want to improve your communication skills, it will take conscious and consistent effort. It will be worth it.