While many recent books, articles and TED Talks attest to the central role that interpersonal relationships play in achieving happiness and an overall quality of life, they don't really explain how to go about creating and sustaining such relationships in a specific and comprehensive way. One thing is certain: they don't just happen like magic. Initiating, developing, and maintaining high quality relationships requires motivation, knowledge and skill. According to retired professor, Dr. James L. Laux, they require "Communicating with C.A.R.E." In this book, Dr. Laux, explains exactly what is involved in this approach, developed over a 50+ year-career as a college professor and professional communication consultant. As you'll learn, there is both an underlying philosophy, as well as specific skills involved. Mindfully applying this model of interpersonal communication will help you to improve your relationships and achieve greater happiness, just as it has for the hundreds of students and trainees who have attended Professor Laux's classes and workshops. It might be the most important self-improvement program that you ever undertake.
