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The Language of Change: Elements of Therapeutic Communication

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Dr. Paul Watzlawick's book of change and communication, largely based on the work of Milton H. Erickson, dives right into the theories of the left and right hemispheric patterns in humans. Then discusses the language patterns of schizophrenics. These two major themes when studied and practiced yields a result of change. Watzlawick understands both that: all people have a set of language patterns; and secondly all people are using their brain when they speak. Knowing this will able the reader to speak effectively to a schizophrenic, or just about anyone in a theraputic sense which will allow change in individuals. This book is easy to read with a lot of information with a wonderful conclusion. Highly reccomended for those working in clinical psychology or just looking to change your self.

In this book, the author explains the relationships between consciousness, the brain, and interpersonal communication in a wonderful manner. The part about the analog and digital nature of human functioning and how it relates to human interaction and consciousness was especially interesting to me. If you are interested in the nature of communication and dysfunctions caused by the hidden but logical traps we set up for each other by the way we communicate with each other, give this book a try. If you'd like to understand more about communication and interpersonal relationships, I suggest "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. It has so many interesting insights about human relationships, it is totally amazing! Just give these books a try. I think it might change your life in a profound way.

Don't be discouraged if it's a little hard to read at the beginning. After you get past those first chapters, it will get better. For me, it got so interesting I could barely put it down! It sheds lights on several things for me and the most hopeful things is the examples of how therapy doesn't have to take a long time! The examples of how language of change can quickly yield results will blow your mind away! Highly recommended!---For OCD, I also recommend Brain Lock!.

Six stars! Exactly as listed. Excellent book worth reading by anyone interested in the process of change whether on a limited or a life-altering basis.