Human Relations: A Game Plan for Improving Personal Adjustment

by Loren Ford

Using group discussion, and reader activities, this interactive and user-friendly “workbook” teaches readers practical skills for dealing with everyday situations. It balances coverage of theoretical concepts and research with interesting personal stories, anecdotes, and case studies, and applies theoretical concepts throughout. The author's counseling background and sense of humor in dealing with serious subjects encourages readers to try new behaviors in a safe environment. Students are given opportunities for practicing new skills in improving human relations. The volume addresses all aspects of human relations including laying the foundation, self awareness, dealing with emotions, family influences, developing close relationships and human sexuality, as well as coping skills, life changes and positive living. For individuals interested in improving human relations.

Genres: Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 1996

Reviews

[Brandi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This text was assigned for my Psychology of Interpersonal Relations class. The book is written well and breaks down ideas and concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand. My only complaint is the section on Sexuality where the authors describe 'logical ways to avoid rape' The piece promotes rape culture and victim-blaming. Overall, it was easy to read and understand, the lay-out was good, and I learned quite a bit.

[Anaide · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting stuff in this intro human relations book. We'll see if any of it sticks.