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Recommended
Resources: Area 3
Relating to Others
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The
Art of Speedreading People: How to Size People Up and Speak Their Language
by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron-Tieger, Marly A. Swick
"Move over, Evelyn Wood. Instead of speed reading
text, Paul T. Tieger and Barbara Barron-Tieger tell you how to speed
read the personalities of those with whom you work and play. This book
ably explains the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. With a little practice,
you can quickly identify your own personality type and that of anyone
you meet. If you are already familiar with the Myers-Briggs model, much
of this book will be old news. If you aren't familiar with it, and if
you want to learn how to "SpeedRead" people according to this
theory, this book will benefit you. The authors go into great detail
about the four temperaments and the sixteen personality types within
them. We [...] recommend this as a book for purposeful study. However,
even if you only read it once, you will learn something about yourself
or the people around you" Rolf Dobelli. |
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I'm
Not Crazy, I'm Just Not You: The Real Meaning of the 16 Personality Types
by Roger R. Pearman, Sarah C. Albritton (Contributor)
Answers the eternal question, "what is normal?" A treasure
chest of insights for those who seek a greater self-understanding. Instead
of just telling you that the MBTI exists and providing unsubstantiated
examples, this book explains the theories behind type classification,
giving you the background necessary to make justifications about the
role it should play in your life. "I'm Not Crazy..." provides
the opportunity for you to broaden your understanding of the motivations
behind the thoughts and actions of those that are close to you. |
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Intimacy
and Type: A Practical Guide for Improving Relationships for Couples and
Counselors by Jane Hardy Jones, Ruth G. Sherman
"What I find most fascinating is how we can
change during the course of our lives. The section "Personal Growth
as Individuation" particulary intrigued me, especially the following:
"[Individuation is a developmental process] that requires you to
start dealing with your less-preferred functions (or what you might call
your less conscious side) by midlife...in order to become more integrated
and whole...As you go through life you find it is more functional to
be able to use all aspects of the self to maximize your ability to handle
a variety of situations and people." As we nudge our less-preferred
functions out of the shadows and into the light, we may discover that
we have blossomed into fuller selves." A reader from Seattle, WA
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Lovetypes:
Discover Your Romantic Style and Find You Soul Mate
by Dr. Alexander Avila, Alexander Avila
"Even though a popular belief among relationship
watchers is that opposites attract, in this book I learned that for some
types - and I'm one of them - similarity makes for greater compatibility.
For example, I remember a special date. It was a once-in-a lifetime concert
by a famous violinist & I invited my boyfriend - an opposite type
- to accompany me. I was transported by the music; meanwhile, he was
fussing & fuming about the comfort of the seats. He never once commented
on the music. I couldn't believe it! I'm tired of trying to make such
differences "work". " Carolyn Howard |
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Just
Your Type: Creating the Relationship You'Ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets
of Personality Type by Paul D. Tieger, Barbara Barron-Tieger, Barbara
Tieger
"There are many books out there on personality
types. The test I took by these two amazing authors is so accurate, it
scared me. Both my husband and I took the tests and then we had a good
laugh. We had been telling each other some of the same things for years.
Finally, this made us realize it was true. The fun part is finding out
what action you can take to make your spouses life more enjoyable. I
turned out to be an INFJ and he was a .....Ok, I won't tell. Anyone who
knows me would say this is right on. You will also love "Do What
You Are" by the same authors. It is one of the best sources to help
you figure out what type of job you should be doing. Can you believe
they said my husband should be in real estate and he is. Buy all the
books you can from these authors. It may save you years of waisted time."
Rebecca |
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Relationship
Rescue: A Seven-Step Strategy for Reconnecting With Your Partner
by Phillip C. McGraw
NOT for the weak or uncommitted!
Dr. Phil holds nothing back! With Life Strategies, Phil McGraw helped
hundreds of thousands of people take responsibility for their own actions
and break free from self-destructive habits and situations. Now he turns
his honest, unflinching eye toward relationships -- diagnosing them,
repairing them, and maintaining them. This hands-on audiobook is for
people who realize their relationship is in trouble, but who don't want
to give up on it. Dr. McGraw helps get relationships back on track with
clear action-oriented steps for reconnecting partners. |
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Our
Place: Improve Your Home, Improve Your Relationship
by Suzy Chiazzari
Our homes are often a good
reflection of the health of our relationships. Neglect, out-of-date décor,
and accumulating mess and clutter can all be signs that a relationship
needs attention. Part counseling manual, part décor guide, Our
Place turns the entire process of redecorating a home into a relationship-strengthening
journey. Home decoration as a way to create gorgeous living spaces
while enhancing key relationships in every area of life. Whether one
is living with a spouse, partner, roommate, or family member, Our Place
is the one book that demonstrates unique, positive ways to build a wonderful
new home, forge a stronger relationship, and enjoy a happier life! |
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Soultypes:
Finding the Spiritual Path That Is Right for You
by Sandra Krebs Hirsch, Sandra Krebs Hirsh, Jane A. G. Kise
"This
book separates each personality type into the meaning of the dominant,
auxiliary, tertiary and inferior parts and further describes the importance
and usefulness of each of these parts in the evolution of the spirit.
Easy to read and understand. Great reference material that will be used
even after it is put down the first time, and as one gains insight into
personality typing and spiritual growth. Helps in understanding yourself
and your relations with others. That is, as long as you can accurately
type them or they have already typed themselves!" culturalcreative |
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