When a loved one is having a hard time, he has difficulties in life, stress or depression, the simplest thing we can do to help him is to talk to him. But how can you make sure that the conversation is actually beneficial? Ilse Sand, psychotherapist and bestselling author of Self-Love and Close to the Heart, shares how to make open, heartfelt conversation truly healing. She explains when to take the initiative and when to be silent and listen; what to ask and how to respond to the answers; why you shouldn’t become a vest for other people’s tears and in what situations directness is appropriate, and in what situations – examples and analogies. This book will help readers develop empathy and learn to help others.

“We experience the greatest happiness when we change someone's life for the better, and these moments are always remembered for a long time. This book talks about how to help others by talking to them - and experience immeasurable joy."

"Ask for examples. This increases the chances that you and your interlocutor have the same idea of the problem.”

“Confidential conversation often comes down to discussing problems. Like a child who has broken his knee, many of us, when it hurts, can hardly think about anything other than pain."

For whom

For those who are interested in psychology and want learn to help loved ones through confidential conversations.