Tom O'connell

Improving Intimacy : 10 Powerful Strategies...a Spiritual Approach. Tom O'connell

"IMPROVING INTIMACY" inspires readers with a concise look at 10 spiritually-based strategies for creating healthy, loving relationships. AUTHOR TOM O'CONNELL UTILIZED THIS BOOK IN THE COURSE "CREATING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS" WHICH HE DEVELOPED AT CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE. He gives retreats and lectures based on the book. .

The emphasis in this book is on STRATEGIES FOR ENHANCING ONE'S CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS by absorbing powerful insights on addictive relating, control issues, healthy listening, effective communications, resolving conflict in a loving way...and more.

The UNDERLYING CONCEPT of this book is found in the following quotation from psychologist Anna Ornstein when author Tom O'Connell heard her address the staff at the 25th Anniversary of Family Counseling & Guidance Centers in Boston: "FEELING UNDERSTOOD IS THE ONLY WAY AN ADULT CAN BE VALIDATED."

Practice of the 10 strategies will improve your ability to enjoy life more fully on a daily basis. As you relate to others, self, and God in a loving way you will help others to feel understood, you will be validated by your increasing understanding of yourself, and you will come to a better understanding of God's will for you.

RELATING IN A HEALTHY, LOVING WAY IS THE GOAL. AND THESE STRATEGIES WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE THAT GOAL.