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The Dance of Connection by Harriet Lemer, Ph.D.
The Dance of Connection

How to Talk to Someone When You're Mad, Hurt, Scared,
Frustrated, Insulted, Betrayed, or Desperate

Based on the book "The Dance of Connection" by Harriet Lerner

Facilitator: Geri Czarnecki Ph.D.
Attendance history: 80 - 140+


Overview:
We will take a deep look into the complicated, mysterious, painful and beautiful dance we call Human relationship.

We will consider not only building relationships, but restoring love and connections with the people who matter most to us.

This series will teach us that no matter how we feel, no matter what is going on, no matter who we are with, we can find our voice when we need to speak with honor and personal integrity, even when the other person behaves badly.

Synopsis
In her most affirming and life-changing book yet, Dr. Harriet Lerner teaches us how to restore love and connection with the people who matter the most. In The Dance of Connection we learn what to say (and not say) when:

  • We need an apology, and the person who has harmed us won't apologize or be accountable.
  • We don't know how to take a conversation to the next level when we feel desperate.
  • We feel worn down by the other person's criticism, negativity, or irresponsible behavior.
  • We have been rejected or cut off, and the other person won't show up for the conversation.
  • We are struggling with staying or leaving, and we don't know our "bottom line."
  • We are convinced that we've tried everything — and nothing changes.

Filled with compelling personal stories and case examples, Lerner outlines bold new "voice lessons" that show us how to speak with honor and personal integrity, even when the other person behaves badly.

Whether we're dealing with a partner, parent, sister, or best friend, The Dance of Connection teaches us how to navigate our most important relationships with clarity, courage, and joyous conviction.

Table of Contents:
Prologue: Back to the Sandbox
Chapter 1 Finding Your Voice
Chapter 2 Voice Lessons from My Father
Chapter 3 Our First Family: Where We Learned
(Not) to Speak
Chapter 4 Should You Share Vulnerability?
Chapter 5 In Praise of Pretending
Chapter 6 Putting Our Parents on the Hot Seat
Chapter 7 Love Can Make You Stupid
Chapter 8 Marriage: Where's Your Bottom Line?
Chapter 9 "I Can't Live With This!" Voicing The Ultimate in Marriage
Chapter 10 Warming Things Up
Chapter 11 Silent Men/Angry Women
Chapter 12 Criticism Is Hard to Take
Chapter 13 An Apology? Don't Hold Your Breath
Chapter 14 Complaining and Negativity: When You Can't Listen Another Minute
Chapter 15 The Sounds of Silence: Finding a Voice When You're Rejected and Cut Off
Epilogue: To Thine Own Self Be True

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