Active Communication Author:Matthew Westra Using Matthew Westra's conversational and class-tested book, readers will learn the skills they need to take an active role in the communication process. Appropriate for 'helpers' from a variety of disciplines, including counseling, human services, psychology, speech communication, teacher education, business, and health, this book helps reade... more »rs learn to observe, reflect upon, and practice active listening in a helping environment. Interdisciplinary applications of listening and speaking are presented to help facilitate development of the specialized concepts that helping professionals employ, which involves directness, openness, and empathy.« less