Helps students self reflect and develop strategies for a lifetime. Critical
Self-Reflection features foster self-awareness by inviting students to examine their own experiences and learn the habit of ongoing critical self-reflection.
Skills Practice exercises give students step-by-step instruction in practical skills they can put into action in their lives.
A closer look at relationships. Because we communicate differently with friends, family, and romantic or business partners,
Reflect & Relate offers distinct chapters on these relationship types, giving students the in-depth knowledge and useful strategies they need for better communication in different contexts.
Unique Making Relationship Choices case studies help students apply what they learn. Walking step-by-step through realistic scenarios, students are challenged to critically self-reflect, consider others' perspectives, determine best outcomes, and identify potential roadblocks — helping them make more informed decisions and improve their own relationships.
A current look at the discipline. Reflect & Relate offers an accessible introduction to the field as it is practiced and taught today by drawing on the best of classic and cutting-edge scholarship, integrating topics like online communication and dating violence with familiar areas such as self-disclosure and active listening.
Engaging examples, a lively voice, and a stunning art program connect to students' lives. The author reaches out to students with examples that are drawn from personal experience, pop culture, history, and current events. The text is supported by smart, lavish images and a suite of study aids to help students learn useful terms and concepts.