Three Disastrous Relationship Myths will help you to recognize cultural myths that are hurting you and the people you love. In this thought-provoking and practical guide, author Carol Q. Lawson offers a fresh perspective on the way we view our relationships, and the way we can choose to view ourselves. The insights and useful tips in the book introduce you to wise ways to work through difficulties in your relationships, improve communication, and get more love into your life. The information is useful for marriage and family relationships, parenting of children or teens, workplace communication, promoting teamwork, committee work, mentoring, ministry, counseling, coaching, customer service, sales, supervisor training, friendships, conflict resolution, mental health intervention, battling depression, anger management, and much more. Designed for either the solo reader or for groups, the book includes questions at the end of each chapter, plus recommended readings and role-play activities in an appendix. "This book gave me a new path to conflict resolution!" - Jill Daugherty "Wow! If I had known some of that stuff a long time ago, my life would have turned out differently." - Monty Watts "What I loved about the book is the characters and how it helped me understand the personalities and the why behind certain behaviors. Since reading it and taking Carol's workshop, it has helped me to be a better Mom and enhanced my relationships with my daughters." - Kim Martin "If we believe a myth we can never become authentic with others and, more importantly, we can never comprehend ourselves. It is impossible for intimate relationships to develop and grow if we hide our true selves. For me, learning to effectively communicate has been a liberating tool and a lifelong pursuit. This book helped me to realize the errrors I was making in communicating. We need to allow God's spirit of grace to authenticate who we truly are." - Sandy Miller "If I had known what I know now, everything would have been different. I'm doing this for myself. I want my children to have the respect they should have for me." - Stacey Sanders "Carol's spiritual walk, skill with people, and commitment to help improve communication skills and organizational leadership made her book and workshop very practical and effective. She provides a glimmer of hope and inspirational insight to schools, small groups, or businesses who want to improve work relationships. I would like to personally thank you, Carol, for a book that encourages and illustrates real-life skills and attributes that are necessary for success in the workplace and everyday life. Engaging, applicable, realistic--this book is a necessary resource promoting effective communication." - Jackie Greer-Buchanan, Bradley University B.S. & Illinois State University, M.S., Retired high school teacher "In this book Carol gives excellent instruction on how to deal positively with relationships in every area of our lives, no matter what our situation. I found the information valuable for my age group (over 60), but it would be especially critical for those in their twenties, thirties and beyond. I wish I would have had this resource many years ago, although, one is never too old to change. I recommend this book for everyone." - Sherry M.
About the Author: Carol Q. Lawson has a master's degree in counseling and a bachelor's degree in communication and education. She has been a teacher, journalist, and business writer, and now teaches communication workshops to help people build relationships at work or at home. She also writes and edits for others. The communication skills she teaches are universally applicable in marriage, parenting, other family relationships, friendships, coworker relationships, sales, customer service, management, committee work, mentoring, coaching, counseling, ministry, and more. She is known for her care and compassion for people, and her desire to help them succeed in whatever they wish to accomplish. "Carol facilitated a class on Active Listening and is a fantastic communicator. Carol's strength comes from her empathy for those she works with and for. I have met very few that have matched Carol's genuine concern for those placed in her path. She is knowledgeable about her subject matter and is driven by her passion to help others achieve the life they long for. I am grateful to have Carol as a colleague and look forward to working with her again in the future." - Chris Schaffner, Founder, Conversations on the Fringe "Carol has truly helped me in taking a fresh look at my life situations and been a great 'sounding board' with both compassion and empathy. She never directly says what I should do, but offers sensitive insights that help me in gaining a fresh perspective. I feel very comfortable in sharing what is on my mind and heart, and never judged or criticized. I recommend Carol as a coach - she is both professional and personal. I always feel better after sorting through issues with her." - Beth M. "When I was stumped by a challenging situation in my business, I turned to Carol. In our one-on-one conversation, she helped me gain clarity about why I was feeling so uncertain. She also suggested options that hadn't occurred to me before. Without telling me what to do, she asked just the right questions to help me discover my own answers. Carol is a compassionate listener and an insightful coach, and I highly recommend her to anyone who could use a fresh perspective." - Kathy Carter, freelance book editor "Carol has a conducive, composed, and compassionate disposition; Carol
 is also a patient, passionate, and proficient mentor!" - Malia Heckathorn, adult student at Illinois Central College